Senior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer

Recruiter:

Carlysle Human Capital

Job Ref:

GTG001597/CL

Date posted:

Friday, January 17, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

45000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Company: Kapsch SA Location: Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa | Centurion
Position: Senior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer

Position Overview
As a Senior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer at Kapsch, you will play a critical role in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance Kubernetes and cloud environments. You will be responsible for ensuring platform availability and performance while driving innovation through cloud-native solutions. This position requires you to guide and mentor junior engineers, solve complex technical challenges, and improve existing deployments to meet business and customer needs.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities
Operational Skills & Abilities

At least 5 years of experience in Kubernetes, containers, and cloud technologies.
Strong expertise in Kubernetes distributions (OpenShift, Tanzu, AKS, EKS).
Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Deep understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform).
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes installation and administration.
Strong knowledge of Linux systems.
Proficiency in Kubernetes monitoring tools (e.g., Open Lens, Prometheus).
Comprehensive understanding of networking and storage solutions in Kubernetes, cloud, and virtualized environments.
Familiarity with DevOps methodologies (Git, CI/CD pipelines).
Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).
Proficiency in IaC tools, scripting, and testing (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
Awareness of Agile working practices.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent planning and organizational abilities.

Key Service Areas

Design and implement application deployments on Kubernetes environments based on customer-specific requirements.
Implement CI/CD tooling for Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment.
Deploy, maintain, and monitor containers using Infrastructure-as-Code principles in Development, Test, and Production environments.
Drive automation of tasks and workflows to improve operational efficiency.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or equivalent level of experience.
Solid understanding of infrastructure and security best practices.
Previous experience working in IT projects within ITIL and Agile methodologies.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in IT or a related field.
CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or a similar certification.
All-around IT infrastructure expertise with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in a senior engineering role.

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