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Kubernetes Engineer - Openshift

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Colorado, Denver
Oct 15, 2025
Description Project - Building a Self Service Portal on backstage focusing on creating app OS images(Non-Docker) to Spin app-specific VM's Kubernetes Engineer Skilled Kubernetes Engineer to develop and automate OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) environments, focusing on CI/CD automation and custom resource development. The role involves working with CrossPlane, ArgoCD, and Tekton to optimize Kubernetes deployments. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and manage OCP automation for CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes workloads. * Implement and manage CrossPlane automation for cloud-native applications. * Build custom Kubernetes resources to enhance platform flexibility. * Optimize and troubleshoot Kubernetes deployments and cluster operations. * Work closely with DevOps and application teams to ensure seamless integration. * Develop and maintain Backstage UI for internal developer self-service portals. * Integrate IaC and OCP automation into the portal for seamless VM provisioning. * Work on UI/UX enhancements to improve the developer experience. * Ensure API integration with various automation and DevOps tools. * Maintain and optimize portal security and scalability. Required Skills: * Kubernetes and OpenShift Expertise: Strong experience with OCP, Kubernetes architecture, operators, and custom resource definitions (CRDs). * Developer Portals: Hands-on experience with platforms like Backstage, Port, or similar tools for building developer experience platforms. * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in Terraform, Crossplane, Helm, or similar tools for declarative resource management. * Automation and CI/CD: Experience with tools like Tekton, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD. * Programming Skills: Proficient in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, JavaScript). * Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware). * Observability and Monitoring: Knowledge of Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Skills Openshift, Kubernetes, Container, Orchestration, ArgoCD, Tektron, Crossplane, CI/CD, automation, CRDs, Customer Resource Definitions, Helm, JavaScript, Python, ReactUS, Angular Additional Skills & Qualifications Other Skills, Roles and Qualifications: * Adhere to and/or refine the Platform Architecture and develop/oversee the accomplishment of both functional and non-functional requirements for Compute and Storage products and services. * Partner with, engage and influence architects and experienced engineers to incorporate modern strategies, while understanding next generation domain architecture to drive towards target architecture. * Participate in the creation and implementation of a technology framework for DevOps and CI/CD and providing strong technical expertise to application development teams, operations & site reliability teams, and senior technology management. * Responsible for being a technical innovator and strategic thought leader for CI/CD pipeline technology and engineering discipline * Review and analyze solutions for security, secrets management and secure coding practices * Design, code, test, debug and document programs using Agile development practices * Maintains knowledge in areas of SRE like Observability, Automation, Reliability, Resiliency, Scalability, Configuration Management & Actionable, Data Driven insights. * Act as a key transformation agent to help the team learn and develop DevOps capabilities and advance the team through a defined DevOps maturity model.. * Develops standards and best practices and for engineering complex, large-scale technology solutions to address highly complex and typically cross-organizational issues, while maintaining broad knowledge of other technology engineering disciplines and partnering with other key experts. * Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to drive design and code reviews focused on solution requirements. * Evaluate new products to get key outcomes where necessary, as well as re-evaluate new ways of using existing capabilities. Experience Level Expert Level We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following: * Medical, dental & vision * 401(k)/Roth * Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D) * Short and long-term disability * Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.