**Kubernetes Systems Engineer** **New York, NY** **Type:** Contract **Category:** Development **Industry:** Financial Services **Reference ID:** JN -032025-101263 **Date Posted:** 03/17/2025 **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/rVRQaP + Description + Recommended Jobs **Description:** *Hybrid role in Jersey City, NJ or New York City* Our client, a global Banking Giant, is looking to engage anexperienced developer to join their App Engine Core Engineering Team that is responsible for building, managing, and maintaining the PaaS services for their de facto on-prem and Cloud container platform. _Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ Rate: $70 - $80 / hr. w2 **Responsibilities:** Seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Engineer with demonstrated expertise in Kubernetes to join a dynamic and innovative technology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system engineering, with a STRONG focus on containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters to support our mission-critical applications and services. + Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters using best practices and industry standards. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing systems and infrastructure. + Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of Kubernetes clusters. + Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes and containerized applications. + Implement and maintain security and compliance policies for Kubernetes clusters. + Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in Kubernetes and containerization technologies **Experience Requirements:** + 3-5+ years of experience with Kubernetes clusters and infrastructure + Design/deployment + Troubleshooting + Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is HIGHLY desired + Red Hat OpenShift expertise is a PLUS **Education Requirements:** + Bachelors Degree _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_