Kubernetes Platform Engineer

BridgePhase•San Antonio, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

BridgePhase is seeking a talented Kubernetes Platform Engineer to join their Big Bang product team supporting the U.S. Air Force Platform One. Platform One is a modern cloud-era platform providing valuable tooling, CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines, and a secure Kubernetes platform for hosting microservices. The Big Bang Product is a consumable Kubernetes based platform of applications developed by the Platform One team. This role will focus on Kubernetes platform engineering, with an ideal candidate proficient in Kubernetes platforms, DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure automation, troubleshooting networks and software systems, and software engineering. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to propose process improvements are essential. Responsibilities will evolve with client needs, and the company seeks versatile engineers who thrive on new challenges and can adapt to additional responsibilities.

Requirements

Software Engineering experience.
Experience with DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge in Infrastructure as Code.
Expertise with containerization and container orchestration technologies. (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with Linux. Comfortable working in a terminal.
Understanding of cybersecurity, networking concepts, and cloud infrastructure. (preferably AWS)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.
B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
U.S. Citizen, eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance per government client requirements.
Willing to travel annually to San Antonio, TX or Colorado Springs, CO

Nice To Haves

Strong technical aptitude in software engineering
Passion for problem-solving
Drive to learn and grow
Curiosity
Adaptability
Solid foundation in software engineering principles
Excited about the challenge of revolutionizing software delivery for the U.S. Air Force
Willing to dive into new technologies and methodologies

Responsibilities

Expand the Big Bang product integration with open-source projects (FluxCD, Istio, Kyverno, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
Improve Kubernetes cluster security and integrate platform observability tools.
Automate and support Big Bang product releases and upgrades.
Develop features in Go for the Big Bang CLI tool.
Maintain Kubernetes cluster infrastructure and Helm/Kustomize templates.
Write test automation using Cypress framework.
Develop and optimize CI pipelines and support GitLab CI runner infrastructure.
Use Terraform or other IaC tools for provisioning AWS resources.
Create custom developer portals using projects such as Backstage.io or Crossplane.
Develop Big Bang Edge for Big Bang deployments to edge network devices.
Diagnose and troubleshoot O/S, infrastructure, platform, network, and software issues.

Benefits

Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and impact
Multiple bonus programs rewarding performance, company growth, and employee referrals
Flexible PTO with 20 days to use when you need them
All federal holidays paid
Paid sick leave
100% paid parental leave
401(k) with 6% match and no vesting period
Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans with low out-of-pocket costs
Short- and long-term disability and life insurance included
Pet insurance
Annual professional development budget for training, certifications, and conferences
Two paid community service days for causes that matter to you
Social pod budget to connect with teammates wherever you live