Remote Kubernetes Engineer

Post Date

Apr 30, 2024

Location

Phoenix,
Arizona

ZIP/Postal Code

85040
US
Sep 18, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

PHX-701230

Pay Rate

$55 - $83 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a talented Kubernetes Engineer to join a large online university. This is a 100% remote, contract-to-hire opportunity. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of engineering experience working with Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and Java programming. The individual will be expected to use technologies such as containers and Kubernetes to develop a secure and reliable application platform and deliver production-ready infrastructure.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 5-7+ years of professional IT engineering experience.

- Experience with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS)

- Experience configuring, managing and troubleshooting Kubernetes.

- Backend programming experience using Java (preferred), Python, and/or Golang for the creation of CI/CD pipelines.

- Team player personality with excellent communication skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks.

- Proficiency in DevOps and Agile principles.

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.

- AWS certifications.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.