Container Platform

Job title: Lead – Container Platform Operations

Work Location : Richardson Tx

Job Description :

We are looking for a seasoned and motivated Lead to drive our Container Platform Operations with a primary focus on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of extensive experience working with Kubernetes and associated DevOps tools.

As a Lead, you will oversee the management, monitoring, and optimization of containerized environments, ensuring high availability and performance across CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions.

You will lead shifts in a 24/7 operational environment, working closely with cross-functional teams and leveraging core ITIL concepts to provide structured operations support and incident management.

Key Responsibilities :

· Lead and manage container platform operations centered on GKE and Kubernetes environments, ensuring operational excellence.

· Architect, deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain Kubernetes clusters and related infrastructure components.

· Drive automation through Jenkins and GitLab pipelines integrating with Kubernetes for seamless CI/CD workflows.

· Implement and maintain GitOps methodologies using Argo CD and Flux CD for continuous delivery and declarative deployments.

· Monitor container and infrastructure health using Prometheus and Grafana; set up alerting and dashboards to proactively resolve issues.

· Utilize New Relic for application performance monitoring and infrastructure insights.

· Administer UNIX/Linux environments and utilize Vi editor for scripting, automation, and operational support.

· Collaborate with development, security, and QA teams to enforce best practices and improve platform stability.

· Lead and coordinate operations across morning and second shifts, ensuring 24/7 coverage and incident management, including on-call support.

· Work in a structured operations environment using JIRA boards, managing user stories, and following core ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.

· Automate and deploy infrastructure or applications using Ansible.

· Apply networking knowledge around public/private IPs, intranet/internet, ingress controllers, and load balancers (application and network level).

· Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architecture & process improvements.

· Document operational processes, SOPs, and knowledge base updates.

Required Skills & Experience:

· Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in Kubernetes container platform management and operations, primarily using GKE.

· Deep understanding of Kubernetes core concepts including deployments, services, ingress, secrets, config maps, and networking.

· Proficiency in CI/CD automation with Jenkins and GitLab pipelines.

· Experience with GitOps workflows using Argo CD and Flux CD.

· Skilled in UNIX/Linux system administration and comfortable using the Vi editor for scripting and troubleshooting.

· Strong observability expertise with Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic monitoring tools.

· Proven ability to lead and manage operational shifts, providing 24/7 support coverage including on-call duties.

· Working knowledge of ITIL core concepts and operations environment tools, including JIRA and user story management.

· Strong shell scripting or Python scripting skills for automation and troubleshooting.

· Hands-on experience with Ansible for automation and deployments.

· Solid networking knowledge related to public/private IPs, intranet/internet access, ingress controllers, and load balancers at application and network levels.

· Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities with production incident resolution expertise.

· Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills to manage distributed teams and escalations.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

· Familiarity with container security best practices (RBAC, network policies, secrets management).

· Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Helm