DevOps/Traefik Migration Lead
Everforth Apex
Chicago, United States of America
yesterday
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Remote
Chicago, United States of America
Tech stack
Azure
Cloud Computing
Cloud Database
Configuration Management
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Middleware
Github
Routing
Nginx
Performance Tuning
Ansible
Systems Integration
Apex Code
Transport Layer Security
Informatica Powercenter
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Kubernetes
Terraform
Docker
Job description
Apex Systems is looking for a seasoned Senior DevOps/Traefik Migration Lead to support a migration of the organization's Kubernetes ingress layer from NGINX Ingress Controller to Traefik. This includes assessing the current NGINX environment, designing the Traefik architecture, building migration plans and more., * Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitHub Pipelines, and Azure DevOps.
- Deploy, administer, and troubleshoot applications running on AKS, GKE, Kubernetes, and Docker.
- Lead migration from NGINX Ingress Controller to Traefik, including ingress rules, middleware configuration, SSL/TLS, traffic routing, and performance tuning.
- Support and troubleshoot Informatica PowerCenter/IICS jobs, workflows, integrations, and production incidents.
- Perform incident management, root cause analysis (RCA), problem management, and performance tuning across DevOps and middleware environments.
- Communicate directly with clients, providing clear updates, technical guidance, and issue resolution.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud operations, and production support.
- Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, GitHub Pipelines, and Azure DevOps deployments.
- Strong expertise with AKS, GKE, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud networking components.
- Previous experience migrating NGINX Ingress to Traefik with full ownership of routing, SSL/TLS, and middleware logic.
- Experience supporting Informatica PowerCenter/IICS in production environments.
- Proven ability to lead major incidents, drive RCA, and stabilize critical systems.
- Strong client-facing communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Experience with cloud automation and configuration management.
About the company
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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