Azure Kubernetes Service , Kubernetes Upgrade, Istio Upgrade Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd

5.0 - 10.0 years

0 - 2 Lacs

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

On-site

Description We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as an Azure Kubernetes Service Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Kubernetes and Istio upgrades, as well as a solid understanding of container orchestration in cloud environments. Responsibilities Manage and maintain Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters. Perform upgrades and migrations of Kubernetes and Istio. Implement and monitor best practices for security and performance in Kubernetes environments. Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize deployment pipelines. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes and Istio environments. Document configuration changes and operational procedures. Provide support and training to team members on Kubernetes and Istio. Skills and Qualifications 5-10 years of experience in managing Kubernetes clusters, specifically Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Strong knowledge of containerization technologies, particularly Docker. Experience with Kubernetes upgrade processes and best practices. Familiarity with Istio service mesh, including installation, configuration, and upgrades. Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell. Understanding of cloud infrastructure and services, especially Azure. Knowledge of CI/CD tools and methodologies. Experience with monitoring tools for Kubernetes and Istio, such as Prometheus and Grafana. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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Azure Kubernetes Service, Cognizant

5.0 - 10.0 years

0 - 0 Lacs

Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru

Hybrid

Role & responsibilities Primary Skills Required for : Azure Kubernetes Service, Kubernetes Upgrade, Istio Upgrade Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Kubernetes Platform Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of industry experience, with 2+ years of expertise in Kubernetes and DevSecOps. The role requires hands-on experience with multi-cloud environments, preferably Azure and AWS. the candidate should have a strong track record of implementing Kubernetes at scale for large production environments. Having a Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certifications will be preferred. Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and optimize Kubernetes-based platforms for large-scale production workloads. Implement DevSecOps best practices to enhance the security and reliability of Kubernetes clusters. Manage Kubernetes environments across multi-cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) with a focus on resilience and high availability. Provide technical leadership in architecting, scaling, and troubleshooting Kubernetes ecosystems. Develop automation strategies using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, and Ansible. Work with security teams to ensure compliance with industry security standards and best practices. Define and implement observability and monitoring using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack. Lead incident response and root cause analysis for Kubernetes-related production issues. Guide and mentor engineering teams on Kubernetes, service mesh, and container security. Required Qualifications: 5+ years of industry experience in cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, and DevSecOps. 2+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes security, RBAC, Network Policies, and admission controllers. Experience in multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS preferred). Hands-on experience with Istio or other service meshes. Expertise in containerization technologies like Docker. Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines (GitOps, ArgoCD, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar). Experience with Kubernetes storage and networking in enterprise ecosystems. Deep understanding of Kubernetes upgrade strategies, scaling, and optimization. Must have CKA or CKS certification. Preferred Qualifications: ------------------------- Familiarity with AI/ML workloads on Kubernetes. Experience in GPU Workload management Hands-on experience with policy governance frameworks like OPA/Gatekeeper. Knowledge of serverless and event-driven architectures in Kubernetes. Strong scripting skills in Python, Go, or Bash. Strong verbal and written communications skills, as well as the ability to work effectively across external organizations, multiple stakeholders and client partners.. Note: PF is very mandatory

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Azure Kubernetes Service Cognizant

5.0 - 10.0 years

0 - 0 Lacs

Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru

Hybrid

Role & responsibilities Primary & Mandatory Skill: Kubernetes Platform Engineer Azure Kubernetes Service, Kubernetes Upgrade, Istio Upgrade location - Pan India Notice -up to 60 Days Preferred candidate profile

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