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PIXIE

Engineer (Austin)

PIXIE, Austin, Texas, United States, 78716

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Job Title: Kubernetes Engineer Location:

Austin, TX (Onsite) Work Schedule:

Tuesday

Thursday (Onsite)

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced

Kubernetes Engineer

to design, build, manage, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across

on-premises and cloud environments . The ideal candidate will have expert-level Kubernetes administration skills, strong Linux fundamentals, and hands-on experience with cluster upgrades, automation, and troubleshooting complex distributed systems. This role requires a self-starter who can take ownership of projects end-to-end and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Roles & Responsibilities Design, build, and administer

Kubernetes clusters from scratch

in both

on-premises and cloud environments .

Manage and maintain all Kubernetes components (API server, etcd, scheduler, controller manager, kubelet, networking, etc.).

Perform

Kubernetes version upgrades , patching, and cluster lifecycle management with minimal downtime.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Kubernetes, container orchestration, networking, and distributed systems.

Work extensively with

Linux systems , including performance tuning, security, and system-level debugging.

Build and manage containerized workloads using

Docker

and related container technologies.

Develop and maintain

CI/CD pipelines

and automate infrastructure and deployments using tools such as

Ansible .

Ensure high availability, scalability, reliability, and security of Kubernetes platforms.

Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to support application deployments and platform improvements.

Take full ownership of assigned projects, from design and implementation to documentation and ongoing support.

Mandatory Skills Strong hands-on experience with

Kubernetes in on-premises environments .

Proven experience performing

Kubernetes version upgrades

in production environments.

Strong Linux expertise , including system administration and troubleshooting.

Required Skills & Qualifications Expert-level experience in

Kubernetes administration .

Deep understanding of

distributed systems, networking, and Linux internals .

Hands-on experience with

Docker

and containerization concepts.

Proficiency with

CI/CD pipelines

and automation tools such as

Ansible .

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.