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Apex Informatics

DevOps Engineer

Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site

$55.50 - $76/hr

Certifications in AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD).- Highly recommended * Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible). * Strong understanding of cloud security practices and ...

FieldAI

Software Engineer, DevOps

Irvine, CA · On-site

$56 - $76.75/hr

... CKAD, or CKS. • Bias for action and ability to thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments. Company : FieldAI is building general robot intelligence for the physical world. Founded in 2023, the ...

Trinus

Senior OpenText Documentum Developer

Downey, CA · On-site

$99K - $137K/yr

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA/KCSA). * Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (KCSP). Trinus Corporation, a leading provider of ...

Accenture Federal Services

Cloud Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$60 - $80.25/hr

Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD) * Agile/Scrum certifications Clearance : * Must be a US citizen with an active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility; active TS/SCI preferred

Prosum Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

Temecula, CA · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) or equivalent * Docker Certified Associate or equivalent * AWS Certified Developer or similar cloud certification * Linux Foundation Certified ...

Applied Medical

DevOps Engineer

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$57 - $78.25/hr

Professional certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer, or Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD). * Experience with secrets management solutions such as Azure Key Vault or ...

SSI

Sr DevOps/Platform Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$56 - $76.75/hr

At least one relevant cloud or Kubernetes certification (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, CKA/CKAD) * 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or ...

Applied Medical

DevOps Engineer

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · On-site

$57 - $78.25/hr

Professional certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer, or Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD). * Experience with secrets management solutions such as Azure Key Vault or ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for ckad in California is $25.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.83 and $30.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Infographic showing various Ckad job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, and 44% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,653 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Lead DevOps Engineer

Culver City, CA • On-site

Bright Mind Solutions LLC
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$55 - $60/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Lead DevOps Engineer
Contract Opportunity
Location(s): Preferred Culver City. Possibly SCV, Austin
Lead DevOps Engineer for start-up like environment to bring mastery of Technology, Leadership, Communication and Strategy to lead a team of platform engineers. Opportunity to grow a talented team and build an innovative DevOps platform to help achieve its goals.
Responsibilities and duties

  • Role Description: Lead DevOps Engineer copy
  • Lead solutioning and problem-solving collaborating across engineering and development teams to containerize applications and deploy them on Kubernetes
  • Optimize Kubernetes cluster performance, resource utilization, and cost-effectiveness
  • Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for Kubernetes environments
  • Ensure the security of Kubernetes clusters by following best practices and implementing security controls
  • Automate Kubernetes deployment and management processes using infrastructure as code tools
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes infrastructure and deployments
  • Stay up-to-date with Kubernetes ecosystem developments and propose improvements

Skills and qualifications
Required skills and experience:

  • 10+ years proven experience as a lead Kubernetes engineer or similar role (e.g. DevOps engineer with Kubernetes focus) primarily working in autonomous, SaaS start-up environments.
  • Leadership experience including roadmapping strategy.
  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes concepts, components, and APIs
  • Hands-on experience with container technologies (Docker, containers) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Helm)
  • Strong CI/CD (Infra as code) tools, pipelines, deployments (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
  • Strong programming skills in one or more languages (e.g. Go, Python, Java)
  • Proven Leadership skills with mastery in observability and thoughtful, holistic set ups.
  • Self-starter in autonomous environment with strong resourcefulness, and scrappy skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred skills and experience:

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certifications
If you are interested or have any references please share resume at mukul@brightmindsol.com.