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Principal Kubernetes Software Engineer
| Company | Leidos |
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| Location | Columbia, MD, USA |
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| Salary | $148850 – $269075 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution
- 20+ years of experience in Software Engineering
- 1+ year of experience in Kubernetes containerization, Helm chart development and Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE2)
- Familiarity with Kubernetes container orchestration
- Experience using Kubernetes cluster monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
- Demonstrated experience in configuration management techniques
- Proficiency in Python, Java, and Shell scripting
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes (K8s)
- Develop and maintain Helm charts for application deployment and scalability
- Utilize monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana to ensure optimal cluster performance
- Apply configuration management techniques for efficient infrastructure automation
- Maintain and optimize Kubernetes clusters, particularly in Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE2)
- Write and maintain scripts in Python, Java, and Shell for system automation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ArgoCD for continuous delivery automation
- Familiarity with Artifactory for software artifact management
- Previous work with NiagraFiles for secure data transfer
- 1+ year of experience with other tools in the Rancher Kubernetes suite
- Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
