Senior Developer ? Kubernetes & OpenShift

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Developer ? Kubernetes & OpenShift Experience: 7?10 Years Location: Pune (Hybrid) Job Summary: We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Developer with deep expertise in Kubernetes, OpenShift , and containerized application development . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing microservices-based applications in a cloud-native environment. The role requires a strong background in DevOps, CI/CD automation, and cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS/GCP) . Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy applications on Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms. Implement containerization best practices using Docker and Helm charts . Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps . Monitor and optimize cluster performance, scalability, and reliability . Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, and Development teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery. Manage service mesh, networking, and security policies within Kubernetes environments. Troubleshoot and resolve deployment, scaling, and orchestration issues . Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools . Stay updated with container orchestration trends and open-source technologies . Required Skills & Experience: 7?10 years of total IT experience with strong hands-on exposure to Kubernetes and OpenShift. Proficiency in Docker , Helm , YAML scripting , and container lifecycle management . Strong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, Operators, CRDs, and APIs . Experience with CI/CD tools ? Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps. Exposure to cloud platforms ? AWS, Azure, or GCP . Hands-on experience with Terraform , Ansible , or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools. Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or Go preferred). Understanding of microservices architecture , API gateways , and service mesh (Istio, Linkerd) . Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack. Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills. Good to Have: Experience with GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux). Familiarity with security and compliance in container environments. Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and policy-as-code (OPA, Kyverno).