Job description
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
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC-4, UTC-3.5, UTC+0, UTC+1, UTC+2, UTC+5.5, UTC+8, UTC+8.75, UTC+9, UTC+9.5, UTC+10, UTC+10.5, UTC+12, UTC+12.75, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.