Quera

Overview

We are seeking a Sr. Kubernetes Administrator with a strong background in automation, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud-native technologies to manage, scale, and optimize Kubernetes clusters.

About Quera

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements & Eligibility

• 7-10 years of software development and/or *nix Administration experience with 3+ years of hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production.
• Strong background in automation and scripting (Python, Go, or Bash).
• On-prem and cloud OS administration experience to include but not be limited to Talos, Ubuntu and Debian.
• Expertise with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi.
• Practical experience with container orchestration and packaging (Docker, Helm, and/or Kustomize).
• Solid knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, and/or GitHub Actions).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Strong understanding of networking, load balancing, and ingress controllers in Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, upgrade, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Design and implement automated workflows for provisioning, scaling, and monitoring using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Helm, or FluxCD.
• Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, EFK stack).
• Apply best practices for cluster security, RBAC, secrets management/SOPS-encrypted secrets, and vulnerability scanning.
• Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to optimize Kubernetes for continuous delivery pipelines.
• Proactively monitor resource utilization, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
• Maintain clear operational documentation and mentor team members on Kubernetes best practices.