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Senior Software Engineer – Plex
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Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. We are looking for a passionate problem solver who wants to make a difference through technology.
Job Description Position Summary: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on Kubernetes and Containerization to join our Plex Platform team. You will design, maintain, and scale our Kubernetes-based platform to ensure high availability, security, and performance. You will work closely with development, security, and infrastructure teams to automate operations, improve multi-cluster management, and enhance developer workflows. You will also participate in an on‑call rotation to support critical platform operations. You will report to the Software Engineering Manager.
Your Responsibilities
Manage, maintain, and improve our Kubernetes platform, ensuring high availability and scalability.
Implement infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm, Flux, Kustomize, etc.) to automate platform operations.
Enhance observability and logging using OpenTelemetry and Elastic Stack.
Improve networking and security policies within Kubernetes (e.g., Istio, Cilium, and Network Policies).
Support developers by optimizing CI/CD pipelines and containerized application deployment workflows.
Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive reliability improvements.
Evaluate and implement cloud‑native technologies to enhance platform efficiency.
Collaborate with security teams to ensure best practices for container security and compliance.
Work with multi‑cluster management solutions such as Rancher, Cluster API (CAPI), or other Kubernetes fleet management tools.
Manage Kubernetes infrastructure on Azure and vSphere.
Participate in an on‑call rotation to support platform operations and respond to incidents.
The Essentials - You Will Have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have
Typically requires 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
3+ years working with Kubernetes in a production environment.
Proficiency in Terraform, Helm, and Kubernetes manifests for infrastructure automation.
Experience with networking (CNI, Istio, Ingress controllers, and multi‑cluster networking).
Experience with Linux administration and container runtimes (Docker, containerd).
Familiarity with observability tools (OpenTelemetry, Elastic Stack).
Experience managing multi‑cluster Kubernetes environments (Rancher & Cluster API).
Solid understanding of RBAC, security policies, and secrets management in Kubernetes.
Hands‑on experience with Azure and vSphere as Kubernetes infrastructure providers.
Demonstrated experience developing and deploying high‑volume, high‑transaction‑based, distributed and redundant cloud applications.
Background developing in .NET technologies.
The ability to participate in an on‑call rotation for platform support.
Experience with GitOps practices (FluxCD, ArgoCD).
Prior experience in SRE or Platform Engineering roles.
Knowledge of database management in Kubernetes (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, or distributed storage solutions like Ceph or Longhorn).
Degree in Computer Science or related area.
What We Offer
Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
401(k) plan
Paid Time off
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Flexible Work Schedule; you can work with your manager to enjoy a schedule that fits your personal life
Additional benefits information available at www.raquickfind.com
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.
Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
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Senior Software Engineer – Plex
role at
Rockwell Automation .
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. We are looking for a passionate problem solver who wants to make a difference through technology.
Job Description Position Summary: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on Kubernetes and Containerization to join our Plex Platform team. You will design, maintain, and scale our Kubernetes-based platform to ensure high availability, security, and performance. You will work closely with development, security, and infrastructure teams to automate operations, improve multi-cluster management, and enhance developer workflows. You will also participate in an on‑call rotation to support critical platform operations. You will report to the Software Engineering Manager.
Your Responsibilities
Manage, maintain, and improve our Kubernetes platform, ensuring high availability and scalability.
Implement infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm, Flux, Kustomize, etc.) to automate platform operations.
Enhance observability and logging using OpenTelemetry and Elastic Stack.
Improve networking and security policies within Kubernetes (e.g., Istio, Cilium, and Network Policies).
Support developers by optimizing CI/CD pipelines and containerized application deployment workflows.
Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive reliability improvements.
Evaluate and implement cloud‑native technologies to enhance platform efficiency.
Collaborate with security teams to ensure best practices for container security and compliance.
Work with multi‑cluster management solutions such as Rancher, Cluster API (CAPI), or other Kubernetes fleet management tools.
Manage Kubernetes infrastructure on Azure and vSphere.
Participate in an on‑call rotation to support platform operations and respond to incidents.
The Essentials - You Will Have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have
Typically requires 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
3+ years working with Kubernetes in a production environment.
Proficiency in Terraform, Helm, and Kubernetes manifests for infrastructure automation.
Experience with networking (CNI, Istio, Ingress controllers, and multi‑cluster networking).
Experience with Linux administration and container runtimes (Docker, containerd).
Familiarity with observability tools (OpenTelemetry, Elastic Stack).
Experience managing multi‑cluster Kubernetes environments (Rancher & Cluster API).
Solid understanding of RBAC, security policies, and secrets management in Kubernetes.
Hands‑on experience with Azure and vSphere as Kubernetes infrastructure providers.
Demonstrated experience developing and deploying high‑volume, high‑transaction‑based, distributed and redundant cloud applications.
Background developing in .NET technologies.
The ability to participate in an on‑call rotation for platform support.
Experience with GitOps practices (FluxCD, ArgoCD).
Prior experience in SRE or Platform Engineering roles.
Knowledge of database management in Kubernetes (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, or distributed storage solutions like Ceph or Longhorn).
Degree in Computer Science or related area.
What We Offer
Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
401(k) plan
Paid Time off
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Flexible Work Schedule; you can work with your manager to enjoy a schedule that fits your personal life
Additional benefits information available at www.raquickfind.com
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.
Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
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