DevSecOps Software Engineer, Kubernetes Developer

$115,000 - $148,000/Yr

Bluestaq - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Colorado Springs, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The DevSecOps Software Engineer, Kubernetes Developer position at Bluestaq is a full-time role focused on designing, developing, and managing containerized applications deployed on Kubernetes clusters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud-native development and DevSecOps practices, contributing to the creation of scalable, reliable, and secure applications within a collaborative engineering community.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications deployed on Kubernetes clusters.
• Containerize existing applications and develop new applications with containerization in mind using Docker.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot applications in Kubernetes environments, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Bitbucket.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure application performance and reliability.
• Work closely with DevSecOps, operations, and other development teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of applications.
• Implement security best practices within the Kubernetes environment to protect applications and data.
• Write and maintain technical documentation related to application deployment, architecture, and troubleshooting.
• Continuously monitor application performance and optimize for efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Keep up with industry trends and best practices in Kubernetes, cloud-native development, and DevSecOps.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software development with at least 3 years focused on Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Python, or Java. Experience with Maven, Gradle, and Quarkus.
• In-depth understanding of Kubernetes, including Helm, Kustomize, and Kubernetes API.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and version control systems such as Git.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, with a focus on managed Kubernetes services like EKS, GKE, or AKS.
• Proficiency with Docker and understanding of containerization best practices.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes networking, including service meshes (e.g., Istio), ingress controllers, and DNS management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Kubernetes certifications such as CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer).
• Hands-on with service mesh technologies such as Istio.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience managing stateful applications such as databases within Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 401k