About this role
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
This pivotal six-month project offers a DevOps Engineer the chance to significantly enhance cloud infrastructure by designing and managing scalable Amazon EKS clusters. You will leverage deep expertise in Kubernetes and Terraform to implement advanced architectures and ensure the reliability and security of containerized workloads within the AWS ecosystem. This role provides an opportunity to enforce Infrastructure-as-Code best practices, optimize performance, and make a high-impact contribution.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Work on a project with a 6 months duration;
- Design, deploy, and manage Amazon EKS clusters across multiple accounts and regions;
- Implement advanced Kubernetes architectures including multi-tenant clusters, namespaces, RBAC, and network policies;
- Develop and maintain custom Kubernetes resources and controllers to extend cluster functionality;
- Ensure reliability, scalability, and security of containerized workloads;
- Integrate Kubernetes with AWS ecosystem services such as IAM, ALB Ingress Controller, and CloudWatch;
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code practices using Terraform for cluster and workload provisioning;
- Perform cluster monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning for performance and cost optimization;
- Establish and enforce best practices and standards for Kubernetes and container orchestration.
MUST HAVES
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative environment;
- 3–5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer;
- Proven track record managing AWS environments with multiple services and accounts;
- Deep understanding of Kubernetes internals including API server, scheduler, controllers, CRDs, and admission controllers;
- Strong experience with EKS and self-managed Kubernetes clusters;
- Ability to design and implement custom Kubernetes resources and controllers using the Operator pattern and controller-runtime;
- Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code;
- Strong knowledge of containerization with Docker and container lifecycle;
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Associate or Professional certification;
- Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS;
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools including Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK/EFK;
- Strong scripting skills with Python or Bash;
- Working knowledge of developing basic REST API Services.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.
Other facts
About AgileEngine
AgileEngine is a digital consultancy offering top-1% tech talent across 15+ countries. We’ve helped 300+ clients in 17+ industries — from VC-backed startups to Fortune 500 brands — build software that solves real-world problems and drives measurable impact. Our clients achieve up to 3x higher ROI and 3x faster time-to-hire, with some partnerships spanning 10+ years.
Work with AgileEngine your way. Our flexible engagement models include staff augmentation and end-to-end product delivery, depending on your needs — ensuring faster scaling, seamless collaboration, and AI-enhanced productivity.
What we offer:
• Custom software development – scalable web, mobile, and backend solutions.
• AI & data solutions – GenAI, ML, and analytics for faster, smarter decisions.
• Design solutions – UX/UI consultancy and product design that wows users.
• Quality solutions – QA automation and testing for flawless delivery.
Our impact speaks for itself. AgileEngine has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for nine consecutive years, named among the Top 100 Software Development Companies of 2025 by Techreviewer, and recognized by Clutch as a Top Machine Learning Company.
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What you'll do
- The DevOps Engineer will design, deploy, and manage Amazon EKS clusters while ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of containerized workloads. This role also involves implementing Infrastructure-as-Code practices and optimizing performance.
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