About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Kubernetes Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive experience in cloud environments, particularly Azure and AWS, to join our team. As a Kubernetes SME, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters to support our banking applications while ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters in Azure or AWS environments to support banking applications.
- Implement best practices for Kubernetes setup, configuration, and architecture.
- Drive performance optimization initiatives and ensure the highest security standards are met.
- Configure policies, rules, and auto-scaling for Kubernetes clusters.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the Kubernetes environment, ensuring proper operational aspects including monitoring, reporting, and backup.
- Collaborate with development teams to understand capacity and performance requirements, and define scalable deployment solutions.
- Identify security vulnerabilities and work with the team to implement fixes. Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in the banking or financial services industry.
- Certification in Kubernetes (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator - CKA) not mandatory.
Requirements - 5-8 years of overall experience in IT, with at least 2-3 years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
- Experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as ARM, Terraform, and Azure DevOps.
- Strong understanding of virtual networks, configuration management, and disaster recovery.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex issues within Kubernetes environments.
- Experience in implementing highly available systems and auto-scaling solutions for Kubernetes clusters.
- Familiarity with container orchestration tools and deployment methodologies.
- Solid understanding of software development concepts and experience as a developer.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
