Kubernetes Platform Administrator $71,100.00 - $101,600.00 per year

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities.

Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development.

You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance.

We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Kubernetes Tanzu, RabbitMQ WebLogic, and Kong API Administrator to join our dynamic IT team.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting Kubernetes Tanzu TAS and WebLogic environments, with a specific focus on integrating and managing Kong API Gateway solutions.

You will collaborate closely with development teams, infrastructure teams, and other stakeholders to ensure high availability, performance, and security of our containerized and traditional application environments.

Your role in our mission

Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes Tanzu clusters and VMware Tanzu TAS environments.

Manage containerized applications and microservices using Kubernetes Tanzu, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.

Configure and maintain TAS foundations, including Bosch deployments, stemcell management, and troubleshooting platform issues

Deploy and manage cloud-native applications on Tanzu Application Service (TAS), ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability

Implement automation pipelines for application deployment and updates using Concourse CI or similar tools

Utilize APM tools (such as Elastic APM, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, or similar) to monitor application performance metrics, including response times, throughput, and resource utilization.

Monitor and optimize RabbitMQ performance metrics, including throughput, latency, and message delivery reliability

Experience in migration from Layer 7 to KONG API Gateway

Integrate and administer Kong API Gateway to manage API traffic and ensure security and performance.

Implement best practices for Kubernetes cluster security, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Work closely with development teams to onboard applications onto Kubernetes Tanzu clusters and integrate with Kong API.

Perform upgrades, patches, and optimizations of Kubernetes Tanzu and WebLogic environments.

Monitor system performance and capacity planning of Kubernetes clusters and WebLogic servers.

Coordinate and manage the renewal process for SSL / TLS and other digital certificates used across various systems and applications

Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

Troubleshoot issues related to networking, storage, and application deployments in Kubernetes and WebLogic environments.

Strong experience with reverse proxy technologies such as Apache HTTP Server, HAProxy, or similar.

Collaborate with IT operations and support teams to resolve incidents and fulfill service requests promptly.

What we're looking for

5 years experience in cloud-native application development and deployment.

Hands-on experience with VMware Tanzu (formerly Pivotal Cloud Foundry) or other cloud-native platforms.

Proven experience in administering Kubernetes clusters

Hands-on experience with container orchestration platforms like Docker and Kubernetes.

Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP / IP, DNS, routing, firewalls) as they relate to Kubernetes

Experience with Kong API Gateway, including configuration, deployment, and management.

What you should expect in this role

All US locations including remote are being considered.

Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation.

The deadline to submit applications for this posting is Friday August 30, 2024.

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The pay range for this position is $71,100.00 - $101,600.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development.

All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits , and educational assistance.

We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone.

Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth.

Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.