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Apex Informatics

Senior DevOps Engineer

$133K - $170K/yr

Need certifications in Kubernetes (CKA or CKAD). Strong Golang!!!! Senior DevOps Engineer (100% Remote) 18 month contract Kubernetes, Terraform, Golang Join a cutting-edge Developer Experience (DX ...

Quantix, Inc.

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... CKAD/CKS). • Hybrid cloud experience (VMC on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, GCP VMware Engine). • Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps workflows. Qualifications : Required ...

Apex Informatics

Senior DevOps Engineer

$133K - $170K/yr

Must have active CKA or CKAD certification What You'll Be Doing: * Architect and build Kubernetes infrastructure using Terraform and GitOps best practices. * Design and implement CI/CD pipelines ...

3B Staffing LLC

Kubernetes DevOps Engineer

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) Please apply only if you have both active certifications. Position Overview: Our direct client, a leading multinational telecommunications technology ...

3B Staffing LLC

Kubernetes DevOps Engineer

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) Please apply only if you have both active certifications. Position Overview: Our direct client, a leading multinational telecommunications technology ...

Dorado

$120 - $170/hr

CKA / CKAD certification * Service‑mesh, autoscaling, and observability experience (Istio, HPA, Prometheus/Grafana) * Prior SRE / platform‑engineering or task‑grading experience #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Spectro Cloud

Sr. Software Engineer

$125K - $165K/yr

Preferred : • MongoDB experience preferred • Kubernetes certification (CKA or CKAD) preferred Company : Spectro Cloud develops an AI infrastructure and cloud-native infrastructure management ...

Northern Base

Java/Kafka Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Oracle Java Certification Red Hat OpenShift Certification Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Kafka Certification AWS or Azure Developer Certification Key Responsibilities: Design ...

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The Maven Group, LLC

Cloud Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$58.25 - $75.75/hr

Design and implementation of User Interfaces (UI/UX) * Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD) * Practical experience and proficiency in software development using the Scrum framework * Certified ...

The Maven Group, LLC

Cloud Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$58.25 - $75.75/hr

Design and implementation of User Interfaces (UI/UX) * Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD) * Practical experience and proficiency in software development using the Scrum framework * Certified ...

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What is a CKAD?

A CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) job involves developing, deploying, and troubleshooting applications in Kubernetes environments. Professionals in this role work with containerized applications, Kubernetes configurations, and networking to ensure efficient deployment and scaling. They typically collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize cloud-native applications. CKAD-certified individuals are sought after for their expertise in managing Kubernetes workloads efficiently.

What does a CKAD do?

As a CKAD-certified professional, your daily responsibilities often include developing, deploying, and managing containerized applications within Kubernetes clusters. You’ll spend time writing and updating resource definitions, troubleshooting deployment issues, and monitoring application performance. Collaboration with DevOps teams, software engineers, and sometimes cloud architects is common to ensure seamless integration and continuous delivery pipelines. These tasks are designed to keep applications resilient, scalable, and secure while ensuring smooth operation in production environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the CKAD position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), you need a solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts, container orchestration, and application development best practices, typically demonstrated by earning the CKAD certification. Proficiency with Kubernetes command-line tools (kubectl), YAML configuration files, and foundational programming skills (such as Python or Go) are essential. Strong problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively set standout candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for efficiently deploying, troubleshooting, and managing containerized applications in dynamic cloud environments.

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Senior DevOps Engineer

Apex Informatics

Remote

$133K - $170K/yr

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Job description

Role: Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: Remote 100%
no Python test. Need certifications in Kubernetes (CKA or CKAD). Strong Golang!!!!
Senior DevOps Engineer (100% Remote) 18 month contract Kubernetes, Terraform, Golang
Join a cutting-edge Developer Experience (DX) team that's reshaping cloud infrastructure with the latest DevOps technologies! We're on the hunt for a Senior DevOps Engineer who thrives in a cloud-native, Kubernetes-heavy environment and loves building secure, scalable infrastructure with automation at its core. If you're excited by the opportunity to solve real-world CICD challenges and build tools that enhance developer productivity-this role is for you.
Must have active CKA or CKAD certification
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Architect and build Kubernetes infrastructure using Terraform and GitOps best practices.
  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and self-hosted runners.
  • Reduce risk and complexity through secure secrets management using HashiCorp Vault.
  • Develop automation tooling, including custom Slack bots written in Golang , to improve deployment and monitoring workflows. Must have strong proficiency in Python
  • Optimize cloud environments across AWS, GCP, and Azure, ensuring security and cost-efficiency.
  • Own key systems that support infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and observability.
  • Collaborate across time zones with DevOps engineers, architects, and stakeholders to continuously evolve the cloud ecosystem.

What You Bring:
  • CKA or CKAD certification (Required)
  • Expertise with Kubernetes workloads, GitOps, and Helm
  • Hands-on with Terraform, including advanced security-focused configurations (e.g., OIDC, private clusters)
  • Solid experience in Golang (Required) and Python proficiency for DevOps tooling
  • Deep knowledge of HashiCorp tools, especially Vault and Terraform
  • Proven ability to build CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools
  • Strong Linux background (Ubuntu, RedHat) with OS provisioning experience
  • Excellent communicator who thrives in collaborative, distributed teams

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