Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a Dev Ops Engineer with strong hands‑on Kubernetes administration and Git Ops experience to support ongoing Kubernetes operations, cluster maintenance, upgrades, deployments, and process improvement.

This role will focus on maintaining and upgrading Kubernetes environments, resolving operational backlog items, deploying open‑source components, supporting Git Ops‑based deployment workflows, and improving the processes used to manage Kubernetes changes.

The adecuado candidate has 3–5 years of experience working as a Kubernetes Administrator, Dev Ops Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), or in a combination of these roles. This person should be comfortable working independently, collaborating across teams, and operating professionally in a remote environment.

Enterprise experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

- Address backlog tickets related to Kubernetes updates, configurations, and operational work.
- Maintain, configure, and upgrade Kubernetes clusters.
- Deploy open-source components within Kubernetes environments.
- Support Git Ops‑based Kubernetes deployment workflows using Git Lab and ArgoCD.
- Refine processes for recognizing, communicating, and implementing Kubernetes changes.
- Collaborate with other teams to support integrations and Kubernetes upgrades.




- Support continuous improvement of Kubernetes operational processes.
- Automate operational workflows using Bash or other scripting languages.
- Write and update internal documentation covering technical tasks and operational processes.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

- 3–5 years of experience as a Kubernetes Administrator, Dev Ops Engineer, SRE, or in a combination of these roles.
- Experience with Git and Git Ops practices.
- Hands‑on experience with ArgoCD.
- Familiarity with open‑source technologies within the Kubernetes ecosystem.
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with professionalism and minimal supervision.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

- Bash scripting experience.
- Experience creating and maintaining internal technical or operational documentation.

Additional Information

Required Tools & Platforms

- Git
- Git Ops
- ArgoCD
- Git Lab

Location, Time & Engagement

- Candidates must be located in LATAM within approved sourcing locations; Mexico is excluded.
- 40 hours per week.
- U.S. time‑zone overlap is required.
- CST‑aligned working hours are preferred; EST and PST overlap are also acceptable.
- Contract currently scheduled through March 31, 2027.

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📌 #131605 - DevOps Engineer – Kubernetes & GitOps (Bogotá)
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