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Sagent

Devops Engineer SR

Dallas, TX · On-site

$128K - $165K/yr

Operate and improve multi-region GKE clusters hosting hundreds of microservices across multiple environments from development through production * Manage the Kubernetes platform layer: Istio service ...

Apex Fintech Solutions

Platform Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Manage and optimize GCP services including GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, IAM, VPC networking, and Cloud Storage * Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve cloud infrastructure reliability ...

Apex Fintech Solutions LLC

Platform Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Manage and optimize GCP services including GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, IAM, VPC networking, and Cloud Storage * Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve cloud infrastructure reliability ...

Peak6 Investments LLC

Platform Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Manage and optimize GCP services including GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, IAM, VPC networking, and Cloud Storage * Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve cloud infrastructure reliability ...

Apex Fintech Solutions

Platform Engineer

Austin, TX

Manage and optimize GCP services including GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, IAM, VPC networking, and Cloud Storage * Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve cloud infrastructure reliability ...

Sagent

Devops Engineer SR

Dallas, TX · On-site

$128K - $165K/yr

Operate and improve multi-region GKE clusters hosting hundreds of microservices across multiple environments from development through production * Manage the Kubernetes platform layer: Istio service ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for gke in Texas is $91,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,100.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is GKE?

GKE stands for Google Kubernetes Engine, which is a managed environment provided by Google Cloud for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications using Kubernetes. GKE automates many of the complex tasks involved in setting up and maintaining Kubernetes clusters, such as upgrades, monitoring, and scaling. It allows developers and organizations to focus on building their applications without worrying about the underlying infrastructure. GKE also integrates with other Google Cloud services, making it a popular choice for cloud-native workloads.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) engineer?

To thrive as a GKE Engineer, you need a solid understanding of container orchestration, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes concepts, and experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), often supported by certifications like Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer. Familiarity with tools such as kubectl, Helm, Terraform, and CI/CD systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help you work efficiently in cross-functional teams and resolve complex deployment issues. These skills ensure reliable, scalable, and secure cloud-native solutions that meet organizational needs.

What are some common challenges faced by engineers working with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) in large-scale production environments?

Engineers working with GKE in large-scale production environments often encounter challenges such as managing resource scaling, ensuring cluster security, and optimizing costs. Dealing with multi-cluster configurations and integrating GKE with existing CI/CD pipelines requires careful planning and coordination with other DevOps and development teams. Additionally, monitoring application performance and troubleshooting issues across distributed microservices adds complexity, making strong collaboration and communication skills highly valuable.

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Infographic showing various Gke job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 72% Physical, 10% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,200 per year, or $43.8 per hour.

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Spruce Infotech

Richardson, TX • On-site

$60.75 - $83.25/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title GCP Solution Architect (Java - GKE Migration) Architecture
Work Location & Reporting Address Richardson, TX 75082
Vendor Rate XXX/hr.
Contract duration 6
Target Start Date 08 Jul 2026
Job Details:
Must Have Skills
Java and Messaging Framework
Crossplatform distributed systems
GKE Kubernetes (mandatory)
Nice to have skills
GCP services (Compute, Networking, IAM, Secrets)
Onprem cloud migration
Detailed Job Description
Role : GCP Solution Architect
Skill Requirements ; GCP, GKE, Java
Job Description:
As a Solution Architect, you will lead the end-to-end migration and modernization of enterprise applications from on-premise environments to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Migration Strategy & Planning (Primary Focus)
2. GKE & Kubernetes Architecture
3. Application Modernization (Java)
4. Containerization & Runtime Engineering
5. DevSecOps & CI/CD Enablement
6. Networking, Security & Compliance
7. Observability & Reliability Engineering
8. Data & Integration Migration
9. Stakeholder Engagement
10. Leadership & Governance
Required Skills:
1. Core Technical Skills
(a) Strong expertise in:
i. Java (Core, Spring Boot, Microservices)
ii. Messaging framework (kafka, redis)
(b) Experience designing:
iii. Cross-platform distributed systems
2. Kubernetes & GCP Skills
(a) Hands-on expertise in:
(i) GKE / Kubernetes (mandatory)
(ii) Containerization (Docker)
(b) Strong knowledge of:
(i) GCP services (Compute, Networking, IAM, Secrets)
3. Migration Expertise
(a) Proven experience in:
(i) On-prem → cloud migration
(ii) Legacy modernization initiatives
(b) Strong understanding of:
(i) 12-factor app principles
(ii) Stateless architecture
4. DevOps & Automation
(a) CI/CD pipeline design
(b) Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
(c) Observability and monitoring
Preferred Skills:
1. DB Skills
(a) Strong expertise in:
i. Relational DB (Plsql, oracle, mysql)
ii. NoSql DB (Document DB, Mongo DB, DynamoDB)
iii. GCP equivalents (Cloud Bigtable, Firestore)
2. Operating system and infrastructure
(a) Strong expertise in:
i. Linux/unix (Redhat, centos, Rocky 9)
3. Certifications (Highly valued)
(a) Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect
(b) Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
(c) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Minimum years of experience
8-10 years
Certifications Needed :No
Top 3 responsibilities you would expect the Subcon to shoulder and execute
Migration Strategy Planning Primary Focus
GKE Kubernetes Architecture
Application Modernization Java
Interview Process (Is face to face required?) Yes
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