DevOps Platform Engineer

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Platform Engineer to join our platform team and lead the migration of our production environment from Docker Swarm to Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating Helm chart templates, converting Docker Compose files to Kubernetes manifests, and supporting our application developers throughout this transition. This role will also involve ongoing platform support and collaboration with our DevOps and engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the migration of 300+ services from Docker Swarm to Kubernetes.
• Design and develop Helm chart templates to standardize Kubernetes deployments for application teams.
• Convert existing Docker Compose files into Kubernetes manifests, ensuring best practices and scalability.
• Integrate Kubernetes deployments into GitLab CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with the DevOps engineering team.
• Support the platform team in managing and maintaining the Kubernetes environment, primarily on-premises, with management plane hosted as SaaS on AWS (SUSE Rancher).
• Assist with configuration management using Puppet; Ansible experience is considered equivalent.
• Provide technical guidance and support to application developers adopting the new platform.
• Participate in platform-wide initiatives and support other areas as needed.

Required skills and experience include:

• Proven experience migrating workloads from Docker Swarm to Kubernetes in a production environment.
• Strong expertise in creating and managing Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests.
• Hands-on experience with Docker Compose, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD and integrating deployment pipelines.
• Experience with configuration management tools, specifically Puppet (Ansible experience is a plus).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-have skills include:

• Experience with SUSE Rancher or similar Kubernetes management platforms.
• Exposure to on-premises and cloud (AWS) infrastructure.
• Previous work in a large-scale, multi-service production environment.

Work environment and schedule:

• Hybrid role: on-site work required Tuesday through Thursday; remote work permitted on Monday and Friday.
• Key locations: Greensboro (preferred), Charlotte, Radnor.

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