Site Reliability Engineer

Company Description

Job Description

Site Reliability Engineer

Insightsoftware is looking experienced Kubernetes Specialist with strong expertise in dynamic application scaling, AWS cloud security, and container orchestration. The ideal candidate will

This critical role would candidate having deep understanding of Kubernetes, AWS services, and security tools like GuardDuty, ensuring applications are both scalable and secure. This role will focus on building robust, automated, and secure cloud-native systems that meet scalability demands while safeguarding sensitive workload.

We provide powerful tools to our clients which empower enterprises and organizations in business planning, consolidation, and performance monitoring.

Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve Enterprise Performance Management’s most challenging problems?

Our Engineering team

Our engineers participate in all phases of the application development lifecycle, focusing on design, coding, and keeping the production platform up and running.

Our engineering culture also values curiosity, humility, trust and team spirit.

Our technical stack is Java with Spring Boot and Hibernate frameworks, SQL, ORM, JPA, Vue.js, JavaScript, SCSS, Amazon Web Services, Maven

This is What You Will do in This Role:

Kubernetes Management:

• Design, deploy, and maintain production-grade Kubernetes clusters (EKS preferred).
• Implement auto-scaling solutions such as Horizontal Pod Autoscalers (HPA), Vertical Pod Autoscalers (VPA), and Cluster Autoscalers.
• Develop Kubernetes manifests, Helm charts, or other templates for application deployment.

Dynamic Scaling:

• Architect and implement scaling policies using Kubernetes and AWS services like Auto Scaling Groups and CloudWatch.
• Analyse workload performance to optimize resource allocation and cost efficiency.
• Test and validate scaling strategies under varying traffic conditions.

AWS Security and GuardDuty:

• Integrate and manage AWS GuardDuty for threat detection and response in the cloud environment.
• Set up and maintain IAM policies, role-based access controls (RBAC), and network policies for Kubernetes clusters.
• Implement AWS WAF, Shield, and security best practices for DDoS protection and vulnerability mitigation.
• Automate compliance and auditing processes using AWS security tools like AWS Config and CloudTrail.

Security Best Practices for Kubernetes:

• Harden Kubernetes clusters by implementing network policies, pod security standards, and image scanning tools like Trivy or Aqua.
• Secure communication channels with TLS and manage secrets using Kubernetes Secrets, AWS Secrets Manager, or HashiCorp Vault.
• Regularly perform security audits, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Use tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Pulumi to automate the provisioning of secure Kubernetes and AWS infrastructure.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines with built-in security checks.

Monitoring and Incident Response:

• Implement robust monitoring solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch.
• Set up alerting mechanisms for potential threats and system anomalies.
• Develop incident response plans and participate in post-incident reviews to improve systems.

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Work closely with DevOps, security, and development teams to ensure security and scalability goals align with business needs.

Provide documentation and training on Kubernetes security and AWS security tools.

Who we are looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Kubernetes Expertise: Proven experience managing Kubernetes clusters, including scaling, networking, and security.
• AWS Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, including EKS, GuardDuty, WAF, IAM, and CloudTrail.
• Security Knowledge: Familiarity with security tools like Trivy, Falco, or Aqua Security, and a deep understanding of DevSecOps principles.
• Automation and Scripting: Expertise in automating tasks using Python, Bash, or other scripting languages.
• Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
• CI/CD: Experience with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in Kubernetes (e.g., CKAD, CKA) or AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud setups.
• Knowledge of service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd.
• Expertise in cost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure.

What we offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Qualifications

Who we are looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Kubernetes Expertise: Proven experience managing Kubernetes clusters, including scaling, networking, and security.
• AWS Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, including EKS, GuardDuty, WAF, IAM, and CloudTrail.
• Security Knowledge: Familiarity with security tools like Trivy, Falco, or Aqua Security, and a deep understanding of DevSecOps principles.
• Automation and Scripting: Expertise in automating tasks using Python, Bash, or other scripting languages.
• Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
• CI/CD: Experience with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in Kubernetes (e.g., CKAD, CKA) or AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud setups.
• Knowledge of service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd.
• Expertise in cost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure.

What we offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Insight Software is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and as such does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

** At this time insightsoftware is not able to offer sponsorship to candidates who are not eligible to work in the country where the position is located. **

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