DevOps Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with deep experience in managing Kubernetes clusters using Rancher in an On-Premises environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure management, container orchestration, and automation. You will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining our on-premises Kubernetes infrastructure, ensuring it meets our business needs for reliability, scalability, and security.
Key Responsibilities
1. Kubernetes Cluster Management
- Ensure high availability and scalability of Kubernetes clusters across multiple environments;
- Design, deploy, and manage on-premises Kubernetes clusters using Rancher;
- Maintain and upgrade Kubernetes clusters and Rancher installations to keep them secure and up to date.
2. Infrastructure Management
- Manage physical and virtual servers, storage, and networking to support on-premises Kubernetes environments;
- Implement and maintain load balancing, ingress, and service mesh configurations within Kubernetes.
3. CI/CD Pipeline Automation
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines that integrate with Kubernetes for seamless application deployments;
- Automate the build, test, and deployment processes for microservices running in Kubernetes.
4. Monitoring, Logging, and Alerts
- Implement robust monitoring and logging solutions for Kubernetes clusters using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar tools;
- Set up alerts and dashboards to monitor cluster health, resource utilization, and application performance.
5. Security & Compliance
- Implement Kubernetes security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and secrets management;
- Ensure that the on-premises infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters comply with relevant security standards and regulatory requirements.
6. Disaster Recovery & Backup
- Design and implement disaster recovery strategies for on-premises Kubernetes environments;
- Set up automated backup and restore processes for critical workloads and configurations.
7. Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth and reliable application delivery in Kubernetes;
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the Kubernetes environment and across the on-premises infrastructure.
8. Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements in scalability, performance, and cost efficiency within the Kubernetes infrastructure;
- Stay current with the latest developments in Kubernetes, Rancher, and related technologies, and recommend their integration when beneficial.

- Performance bonus (up to 2-month salary);
- Compensation, pay a 13th month salary depending on employee’s performance;
- Social – Health – Insurance paid fully. Healthcare: Annual health check-up, Premium Health Insurance ( from level senior according to the company's regulations);
- Top salary range in the market (willing to negotiate);
- Advantageous and yield benefits, other benefits such as holiday vacations, benefits for employee’s relatives;
- Unlimited chance of being promoted based on employee’s performance.

Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience is also acceptable.
Experience
- Minimum of 03 years of experience in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role, with at least 02 years managing Kubernetes clusters;
- Proven experience with Rancher for managing Kubernetes in an on-premises environment;
- Strong knowledge of container technologies (Docker) and orchestration;
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Terraform);
- Solid experience with Linux/Unix system administration.
Skills
- Proficient in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Go;
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar. ○ Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
- Deep understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, firewall management);
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities;
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with service mesh technologies like Istio;
- Familiarity with storage solutions for Kubernetes (NFS, vSAN, Ceph);
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools tailored for Kubernetes environments;
- Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent.