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Kubernetes Engineer

TEKsystems
$80.00 - $90.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New York, New York
Nov 05, 2025
Kubernetes Engineer Category: Platform Engineer Location: 100% Remote Employment Type: W2 Only (Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. No C2C arrangements available.) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes Engineer to lead the administration, architectural design, and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters at scale. This role is critical to supporting major modernization initiatives, including two large Kubernetes-based projects going live in June 2026 and November 2026. You will work closely with infrastructure and support teams to enable containerization, CI/CD deployments, and application performance monitoring. This is a long-term opportunity with multiple phases extending through 2027, offering stability and growth in a cutting-edge environment. Key Responsibilities * Architect, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across multiple environments * Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bitbucket, and Argo CD for continuous delivery * Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions using Ansible and Terraform * Monitor cluster health and performance; proactively tune and optimize services * Perform Kubernetes upgrades and ensure quality fixes and enhancements * Troubleshoot operational issues and lead root-cause analysis * Collaborate with IT teams to resolve cluster and service problems * Provide technical guidance on containerization best practices and configuration standards * Assist with product evaluations, architectural reviews, and solution development for new capabilities Required Qualifications * Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes administration and deployment at scale * Strong expertise in Argo CD, Helm, Ansible, and Bitbucket * Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps practices * Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python * Solid understanding of networking concepts (Layer 4 & 7), including Ingress and Load Balancer implementations * Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible Core, Terraform) * Familiarity with containerization principles and Docker image management * Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to perform root-cause analysis * Strong communication and time management skills; ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities Preferred Qualifications * Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Dynatrace * Knowledge of Splunk and other logging/observability platforms * Familiarity with legacy-to-container migration strategies * Exposure to high-availability systems and performance tuning Employment Eligibility * Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a W2 basis * No sponsorship or C2C arrangements are available at this time Employee Value Proposition * Longevity and stability with multi-phase projects through 2027 * Opportunity to work on cutting-edge containerization and Kubernetes modernization * Collaborative environment with domain experts and influence on strategy Why Join Us We are replacing a legacy Market Management system with a modern, container-based architecture. This is your chance to be part of a transformative initiative that will shape the future of energy grid digitalization. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/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 Nov 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.