Type: Contract Inside IR35

Duration: 6 months minimum

Daily Rate: To Be Confirmed (Inside IR35)

Location: Reading & Remote

Flint UK is looking for a skilled and experienced Kubernetes Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of Kubernetes and related technologies, with expertise in proprietary distributions (such as OpenShift, Rancher), Community Version, and other relevant platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in Kubernetes-related projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient Kubernetes solutions.
• Work on the integration of Kubernetes with other cloud-native technologies and tools.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of containerization strategies and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Kubernetes and related technologies.
• Provide guidance on Kubernetes-related security practices and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Kubernetes Expert, with hands-on experience in deploying and managing production-grade Kubernetes clusters.
• Strong understanding of containerization concepts and technologies.
• Proficiency in more than one distribution of Kubernetes management platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Docker, container registries, and container orchestration tools.
• Solid understanding of networking and security principles in Kubernetes environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Kubernetes or related technologies.
• Experience with Helm, Istio, and other Kubernetes ecosystem tools.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions in Kubernetes environments.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.