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About VEXXHOST VEXXHOST is a leading provider of cloud infrastructure solutions, offering four core services: OpenStack, Kubernetes, Zuul, and MigrateKit. We're committed to delivering high-performance, reliable, and secure cloud services to businesses worldwide. Our team is passionate about open-source technology and building cutting-edge infrastructure solutions. Position Overview We're seeking an experienced Kubernetes Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise to join our growing team.
We're not looking for someone who simply knows how to use Kubernetes—we need someone who truly understands how it works at a fundamental level. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Kubernetes infrastructure that powers our cloud platform. You'll work with a talented team of engineers to ensure our container orchestration systems are scalable, secure, and highly available.
Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage production-grade Kubernetes clusters Develop and maintain container orchestration solutions and CI/CD pipelines Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for Kubernetes environments Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in containerized applications and infrastructure Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployment and performance Implement security best practices for container and cluster management Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management Participate in on-call rotation for production support Document architecture, procedures, and best practices Work with clients directly to solve their technical problems Stay current with Kubernetes ecosystem developments and emerging technologies Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments Deep understanding of Kubernetes internals and architecture Experience with Cluster API Strong understanding of container technologies Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, or similar) Experience with Linux system administration and networking concepts Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) Strong scripting skills (Python or Go) Understanding of security principles and compliance requirements Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment Preferred Qualifications Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Experience with OpenStack and cloud infrastructure Contributions to open-source projects Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments Familiarity with Ceph storage solutions What We Offer Remote-first work environment Professional development opportunities and conference attendance Access to cutting-edge technology and infrastructure Collaborative and inclusive team culture Opportunity to work with open-source technologies Be part of the foundation of a growing company