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Remote from Spain·Full-time·Added 1 month ago
Overview
Job details
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Per the ad.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Métrica doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Have 4+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Minimum Experience: At least 4 years of experience in the administration, implementation, or evolution of Kubernetes platforms.
- Cloud Platforms: Demonstrable experience with AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
- Container Orchestrators: Solid experience with Red Hat OpenShift.
- Financial/Regulated Projects: Previous experience participating in design and implementation projects for Kubernetes platforms in financial or similar regulated environments, demonstrating understanding of the specific requirements of these sectors.
- Deep Technical Knowledge:
- Advanced administration of Kubernetes clusters.
- Principles of high availability, resilience, and service continuity.
- Scalability and performance optimization strategies in Kubernetes.
- Observability and monitoring tools and techniques (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, etc.).
- Security and hardening practices in Kubernetes (RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets Management, etc.).
- Update processes (rolling updates, canary deployments) and cluster upgrades.
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Argo CD, etc.).
- Knowledge of Kubernetes networking technologies (CNI).
- Experience with Docker and other container runtimes.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to work autonomously and lead initiatives.
- Proactivity and problem-solving orientation.
- Ability for decision-making and critical thinking.
The role
We are looking for a Senior Kubernetes Admin with a solid track record and proven experience to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 6 years of experience in platform administration and management, with a specialized focus on Kubernetes. We seek a professional with the ability to design, implement, and maintain highly complex Kubernetes environments, ensuring the availability, scalability, and security of critical applications.
What you'll do
- Advanced Kubernetes Cluster Administration: Comprehensive management of Kubernetes clusters, including their deployment, configuration, maintenance, and optimization.
- High Availability, Resilience, and Service Continuity: Design and implementation of strategies to ensure maximum availability, resilience, and operational continuity of the platforms.
- Scalability and Performance Optimization: Proactive performance monitoring, identification of bottlenecks, and application of optimization techniques to guarantee application scalability.
- Observability and Monitoring: Implementation and management of observability and monitoring tools to obtain full visibility into the status and behavior of clusters and applications.
- Security and Hardening: Application of security best practices and hardening in Kubernetes environments to protect against vulnerabilities and threats.
- Update and Upgrade Management: Planning and execution of updates and upgrades of the Kubernetes platform and its associated components, minimizing impact on production.
- Technical Support for Development Teams: Close collaboration with development teams, providing technical support, resolving incidents, and guiding the adoption of DevOps and Kubernetes deployment practices.
- Solution Design and Architecture: Active participation in the design of new solutions and architectural decision-making related to container infrastructure.
- Best Practices Recommendation: Identifying and promoting best practices in the administration and use of Kubernetes within the organization.
- Leadership in Platform Improvements: Leading initiatives for the continuous improvement and evolution of the Kubernetes platform.
About Métrica
METRICA is a technology and digital consulting firm founded in Madrid in 2000. The company provides IT talent and tailored solutions to accelerate digital transformation, with a global presence spanning Spain, Peru, Portugal, Chile, and the USA. Their services include AI adoption, agile delivery, and technology consulting, supported by a diverse international team.
In Spain, METRICA operates with a strong remote and hybrid work culture, offering roles across Madrid, Barcelona, and fully remote positions. The company emphasizes flexibility, proactivity, and a hands-on approach, making it relevant for international professionals seeking opportunities in IT consulting, data, and infrastructure roles.
- Industry
- IT Consulting
- Founded
- 2000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
- Website
- metrica-global.com
Good to know if you are moving
- METRICA was founded in Madrid in 2000, making it a Spanish-origin company.
- The company has a global presence with offices in Spain, Peru, Portugal, Chile, and the USA.
- Many roles in Spain offer 100% remote work, while others are hybrid in Madrid or Barcelona.
- The company focuses on digital transformation, offering roles in data, infrastructure, and SAP consulting.
- METRICA emphasizes a diverse and international team, which may be welcoming to foreign professionals.
In their own words
About the company & team
- Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative projects.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
If you are a professional passionate about Kubernetes, with a strategic vision and a desire to add value to a leading team in the sector, we invite you to be part of Metrica España!
Join our team and help us build the future!
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