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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Kubernetes Software Engineer - **Company:** Ipsecure, Inc. - **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Elasticsearch, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Open Source Technology, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Prometheus, Service Discovery, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Circleci, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Fluentd, Istio, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Git, Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a78a108df26f0357 ## About the Role Security Clearance: Must possess an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline. Equivalent experience may be substituted. Experience: * 10+ years of experience in software development, including building, deploying, and supporting production-grade applications. * 5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deployment, orchestration, scaling, and cluster management. * Proven understanding of containerization technologies, particularly Docker, and their role in modern application architecture. * In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes networking, service discovery, DNS, ingress controllers, and load balancing mechanisms. * Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Go, Python, Java, or Node.js, used in application and infrastructure development. * Practical experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) for automated testing, building, and deployment. * Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, including Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation, to automate provisioning and configuration. * Familiarity with monitoring and observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, Fluentd, and the Elastic Stack for system and application visibility. * Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on debugging complex, distributed systems. * Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams., * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). * Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd). * Experience with serverless technologies (e.g., Knative, OpenFaaS). * Experience working with git at the command-line * Experience working with the Linux CLI and Linux scripting * Contribution to open-source Kubernetes projects. ## Description IPSecure is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Software Engineer with extensive software development experience and strong Kubernetes expertise to design, develop, and support scalable, containerized applications. This role will collaborate with DevOps and platform engineering teams to automate deployment pipelines, strengthen application reliability, and resolve complex challenges across Kubernetes environments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies, infrastructure automation, and production systems, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving., * Design, develop, and deploy scalable, containerized applications within Kubernetes environments (Kubeadm, RKE2) to ensure consistent and reliable delivery. * Author and maintain Kubernetes manifests, including Deployments, Services, Ingress, ConfigMaps, and Secrets, following best practices for configuration management. * Implement, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows for Kubernetes-based applications. * Diagnose and resolve deployment, infrastructure, and runtime issues across Kubernetes clusters to maintain high availability and performance. * Monitor application health and resource utilization, leveraging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar for proactive performance management. * Develop and maintain centralized logging and monitoring solutions for observability and incident response in Kubernetes environments. * Collaborate with DevOps and platform engineering teams to enhance Kubernetes infrastructure, improve application resilience, and streamline delivery processes. * Contribute to infrastructure-as-code initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm to standardize and automate infrastructure provisioning. * Stay current with the latest trends and advancements in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and container orchestration strategies (Podman, Docker, Bootc). * Participate actively in agile development ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing to continuous improvement and team alignment. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes Security Best Practices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1411-kubernetes-security-best-practices) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)