About this opportunity
Ashley Furniture Industries lists this Kubernetes Platform Engineer opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us
Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. is the largest furniture manufacturer in the world. Established in 1945, Ashley offers one of the industry’s broadest product assortments to retail partners in 123 countries.
Location: Tampa, FL
Summary :
We're seeking an experienced Kubernetes Platform Engineer to design, build, secure, and operate enterprise-scale cloud and container platforms. This role will lead the architecture and implementation of Kubernetes environments across Azure and Google Cloud while incorporating DevSecOps principles throughout the platform lifecycle.
The ideal candidate combines deep Kubernetes and cloud expertise with a strong security mindset, leveraging automation, Infrastructure as Code, and modern security practices to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure platforms
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support enterprise-scale Kubernetes platforms across Azure and Google Cloud.
Architect highly available, scalable, and resilient containerized infrastructure solutions.
Develop and maintain custom Kubernetes operators, controllers, and platform automation.
Create and optimize CI/CD and GitOps workflows for application and infrastructure deployments.
Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and related technologies.
Implement platform security controls and DevSecOps best practices across Kubernetes and cloud environments.
Integrate security scanning, compliance validation, and automated policy enforcement into deployment pipelines.
Design and implement centralized identity, access management, and secrets management solutions.
Develop automation for cluster provisioning, lifecycle management, patching, and upgrades.
Implement observability, monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions across the platform ecosystem.
Design and support multi-cluster and multi-cloud deployment strategies.
Troubleshoot complex Kubernetes, cloud, networking, and platform issues.
Partner with application development teams to improve reliability, performance, security, and deployment automation.
Create and maintain architecture, operational, and security documentation.
Lead disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity initiatives for platform services.
Mentor team members on Kubernetes, cloud architecture, automation, and security best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or DevOps experience.
Deep hands-on expertise with Kubernetes administration, architecture, and troubleshooting.
Strong experience with Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience designing and operating large-scale Kubernetes environments.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Experience implementing GitOps methodologies using ArgoCD, Flux, or similar platforms.
Understanding of DevSecOps principles and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with container security, image scanning, vulnerability management, and policy-as-code frameworks.
Knowledge of Kubernetes security, RBAC, network policies, secrets management, and workload protection.
Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio, Linkerd, or similar.
Strong scripting or development skills in Go, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
Experience with enterprise authentication and identity platforms.
Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or CKS) preferred.
Security certifications or demonstrated DevSecOps experience are a plus.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
Professional Development Opportunities
Ashley Wellness Centers (location-specific) and Medical Tourism
Telehealth
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life Insurance
Our Core Values
Honesty & Integrity
Passion, Drive, Discipline
Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
Dirty Fingernail
Growth Focused
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility
We are an equal-opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
Who can apply
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