[Hiring] Cloud Native Application Developer & Kubernetes Administrator @HirePower

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Native Application Developer & Kubernetes Administrator to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building cloud-native Kubernetes applications and administration of Kubernetes clusters, particularly with RH OpenShift, in bare-metal environments.

• Collaborate with application development teams to deploy, scale, and manage cloud-native applications
• Administer and maintain Kubernetes clusters on bare metal and OpenShift platforms
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cluster performance and reliability
• Automate operational tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Helm)
• Ensure security best practices and compliance standards within the clusters

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 5 years of job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Proven experience developing and deploying cloud-native Kubernetes applications
• Scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation
• Linux administration skills (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters (bare metal and/or public cloud environments)
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (preferred)
• Solid understanding of networking, storage, and security within Kubernetes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science or related field (Required)
• Or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Benefits

• Pay rate: $65- $76 per hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)

Company Description

Our client is a membership-based, nonprofit corporation dedicated to ensuring the reliability of the electric grid in Texas. As the independent system operator for the region, they seek skilled professionals to support their critical mission — ensuring a reliable electric grid, efficient markets, open access, and retail choice. With a diverse organization, employees bring a wide range of experience and expertise to excel in the current energy landscape while preparing for the future.