Deployment Engineer

IT Labs • Denver, CO

33d

About The Position

At IT Labs, we’re looking for a hands-on Deployment Engineer to join our team supporting a cutting-edge deeptech client that’s revolutionizing engineering through AI. This company is building an AI-powered simulation software stack that enables faster, smarter innovation across industries like Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, and Semiconductors. In this role, you’ll be a key bridge between our engineering teams and the client, owning the end-to-end deployment of infrastructure solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand complex requirements and constraints, ensuring smooth adoption of scalable, secure, and observable systems that support advanced AI-driven workflows. This is a deeply technical role that blends infrastructure expertise with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through complex deployments while collaborating internally to ensure our solutions meet real-world challenges. If you're excited about working in a fast-paced, AI-focused environment where your contributions directly impact the future of engineering, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Proven experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters (AWS, Azure, on-premise).
• Deep expertise with Azure and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Crossplane, Terraform, and Helm.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and observability in containerized environments.
• Proven success in client-facing roles with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Self-motivated, organized, and effective at managing multiple priorities.
• US Citizenship is a must-have requirement

Nice To Haves

• Experience in customer success, solutions engineering, or regulated/high-security environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with clients to assess infrastructure requirements, security constraints, and deployment preferences.
• Design and implement deployment strategies for Kubernetes clusters across AWS, Azure, and on-premise environments.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact throughout the deployment lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot complex deployment issues, distinguishing between infrastructure and application-level concerns.
• Act as a system validator to ensure our solutions function seamlessly within client environments.
• Gather client feedback to inform internal development priorities.
• Continuously apply and improve deployment best practices and coach peers in their adoption.

Benefits

• Long-term 12-month contract with possibility for extension and long-term collaboration
• Full-time arrangement (40h per week)
• Choose your contract: Contract or B2B
• PTO provided
• A background check will be executed if approved to be hired.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees