Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) Engineer

Mindlance

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    We are s eeking an experienced AWS EKS Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain our Kubernetes infrastructure on Amazon EKS. You will support our platform's reliability, scalability, and security while collaborating with development and operations teams.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJacksonville, FL

    Description

    Hybrid - 2-3 days a week at Jacksonville, FL

    Panel interview- Video required
    **On-site In-person meeting/interview once selected**


    Position Overview
    We are seeking an experienced AWS EKS Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain our Kubernetes infrastructure on Amazon EKS. You will support our platform's reliability, scalability, and security while collaborating with development and operations teams.

    Key Responsibilities
    Deploy, configure, and manage Amazon EKS clusters in production environments
    Implement container image management workflows using Amazon ECR

    Design and maintain continuous deployment pipelines with Argo CD, Jenkins
    Monitor cluster health, performance, and cost optimization
    Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and implement solutions
    Document infrastructure architecture and runbooks
    Collaborate with development teams on containerization best practices
    Manage IAM roles, security policies, and network configurations

    Required Experience
    5+ years with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms
    Hands-on experience deploying and managing Amazon EKS clusters

    Proficiency with Amazon ECR for container image storage and lifecycle management
    Working knowledge of Argo CD for GitOps-based deployments
    Strong understanding of AWS services (VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, EC2)
    Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
    Solid grasp of networking, DNS, and load balancing concepts

    Preferred Qualifications
    AWS certification (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or CKA)
    Experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes package management
    Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
    Background in CI/CD pipeline design
    Knowledge of container security scanning and compliance

    Soft Skills
    Strong problem-solving and communication abilities
    Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
    Commitment to documentation and knowledge sharing

    Work Environment:
    This position offers a hybrid work arrangement which combines flexibility with in-office engagement.
    Team schedules are determined based on role requirements and business needs. Travel to and from our corporate or regional offices may be required.

    EEO:
    Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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