Hybrid Details: Greensboro, NC / Charlotte, NC or Radnor, PA – Hybrid Onsite/Remote

Duration: 6 months to start

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced DevOps Contractor to assist in migrating Docker-based applications to Kubernetes, utilizing Helm charts for streamlined and repeatable deployments.
• This is a hands-on, engagement ideal for someone who can jump in quickly and deliver production-ready Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts.

• Analyze existing Dockerfiles, Docker-compose files, application architecture, and environment requirements.
• Design and implement Helm chart templates for developers and help them to deploy containerized applications to multiple Kubernetes clusters.
• Package Docker-based applications into fully deployable Kubernetes manifests (Deployment, Service, ConfigMap, Secret, etc.).
• Ensure proper configuration, scaling, and health checks in Kubernetes specs.
• Optimize image builds and container runtime configuration.
• Work with internal teams to validate deployments and support integration.
• Document the deployment process and provide handover to internal DevOps teams.

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Docker (image creation, optimization, tagging, publishing)
• Docker Swarm (Docker Swarm Stack, Docker Service, Docker Network, Docker Secret)
• Kubernetes (Deployment, Service, Ingress, ConfigMap, Secret)
• Helm 3 (chart creation, templating, versioning)
• Ability to convert Docker-based applications to Kubernetes-ready deployments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Solid scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar).
• Experience working with cloud-native platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or on-prem clusters).

• Experience with SUSE Rancher or other Kubernetes management platforms.
• Experience with IAC tools like Puppet, Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Gitlab/GitHub

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and deliver with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong documentation and knowledge transfer abilities.