Kubernetes Deployment Engineer

Description

Location: Ottawa, Canada or Plano, Texas - One Opening

Role Summary:

This role is not a typical Kubernetes position. Our product is deployed directly into customer environments, many of which may be air-gapped or have limited Kubernetes experience. You will serve as the subject matter expert for our Helm-based installation process, which includes a large, multi-layered chart with over 40 subcharts and numerous open-source dependencies. You will support customer deployments, improve our tooling, and drive the reliability and consistency of our installation framework.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the subject matter expert for our Helm charts and deployment architecture.
• Develop installation tools, automation, and customer-specific deployment procedures.
• Improve, maintain, and review changes to our Helm charts and deployment tooling.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for internal teams and customer use.
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation and upgrade issues in internal labs and customer environments.
• Review customer deployment plans, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with QA to expand test coverage related to installation and upgrade flows.
• Track versions and health of all third-party dependencies; update packages when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong Linux system administration background.
• Deep expertise with Kubernetes and Helm.
• Bash and Python scripting experience, including debugging.
• Familiarity with containerd, CNIs, ingress controllers and related network components.
• Experience creating and managing Kubernetes clusters on bare metal and virtual machines using automation.
• Ability to support both highly skilled DevOps teams and customers with limited Kubernetes knowledge.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with OpenShift.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tooling such as FluxCD or ArgoCD.
• Experience deploying software in air gapped or regulated environments.

Benefits for full-time employees include an Extended Health Care Plan, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability insurance, Retirement Savings Plan, $500 Wellness Benefit, Employee Assistance Program and Paid Time Off.

What happens once you apply?  Your resume will be reviewed against the requirements listed and if a match is made, a member of our team will reach out to you directly. Hiring top talent is our top priority and we are thrilled that you chose us.

Zhone Technologies is an equal opportunity employer for all job applicants and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values and is why we nurture it in everything we do. We believe that a diverse workforce brings new perspectives that enhance our teams, bring creativity, and inspire innovation. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the application process.

We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we use in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology. This job posting is being issued to fill a current vacancy, all interested applicants are encouraged to apply.