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Senior Platform Engineer (Kubernetes)

Bellevue Office, WeWork Sunset North

About the Company

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We’re looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.

 
About the role

We are looking for a highly experienced, collaborative, and detail-oriented Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing Edge team. You will be responsible for the design, automation, optimization, and operation of our Kubernetes-based platform supporting our Galleon mobile data centers and Commander cloud integration. This is a critical role where you will leverage deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes while valuing mentorship, collaboration, and open communication. You will work on building and managing resilient, secure, and scalable Kubernetes environments across diverse edge locations and cloud infrastructure, ensuring the reliability of our distributed computing platform.

Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office. 

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

  • Architect, design, deploy, configure, and manage highly available Kubernetes clusters across edge (Galleon data centers) and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) environments. This includes designing the cluster layout, resource allocation, and storage configurations
  • Administer, maintain, and monitor the health, performance, and capacity of Kubernetes clusters and underlying infrastructure
  • Implement and manage Kubernetes networking solutions (CNI plugins, Ingress controllers) and storage solutions (PV/PVC, Storage Classes, CSI drivers)
  • Maintain and monitor containerized platform services running within the clusters and robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
  • Drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and potentially Kubernetes Operators, promoting automation, repeatability, and reliability
  • Support and troubleshoot complex issues related to the Kubernetes platform, containerized services, networking, and infrastructure
  • Implement and enforce Kubernetes security best practices (RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets Management, Security Contexts, Image Scanning)
  • Automate cluster operations, deployment pipelines (CI/CD integration), and infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
  • Optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance, scalability, and resource utilization, particularly in edge environments
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cluster architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks
  • Work in collaboration with software engineering, DevOps, security teams, and product managers to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and secure operation of applications on Kubernetes
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies from the Kubernetes ecosystem
  • Contribute to the operational excellence of the platform, including participating in on-call rotations, incident management, and building self-healing capabilities

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • At least 7+ years of professional experience in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or software development, with a strong focus (4+ years preferred) on building and maintaining production Kubernetes environments
  • At least 3+ years of professional experience using and administering Linux operating systems
  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, core components, operational best practices, and lifecycle management
  • Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker)
  • Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes on at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Strong understanding and proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, particularly Terraform and/or Ansible
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation
  • Experience configuring and managing monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
  • Solid understanding of Linux operating system, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls, VPNs) and container networking (CNI)
  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes security concepts and implementation (RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets)
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others to debug and solve problems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (version 4+ is a plus)
  • Experience deploying and maintaining CI/CD solutions for DevSecOps, such as GitLab CI or Jenkins
  • Strong development experience using Docker, docker-compose, and/or Kubernetes
  • Experience developing Ansible playbooks for process automation
  • Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS)
  • Experience with Kubernetes operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
  • Experience with service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd
  • Experience managing Kubernetes in edge computing or resource-constrained environments

Compensation & Benefits

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.  In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

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Compensation

$144,000 - $180,000 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

  • A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge 
  • A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude 
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
  • A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda 
  • Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you 

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