Senior Container Solutions Engineer (Remote)
We are entering a new era of IT innovation within the pharmaceutical industry, where scientific advancement demands cutting-edge computing capabilities across data, infrastructure, and collaboration. Our client, a leading global pharmaceutical organization, is making a strategic investment in next-generation IT systems to accelerate drug discovery and improve human health.We are seeking a
Container Solutions Engineer
to join a high-performing global team driving cloud-native transformation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong technical depth in container platforms, cloud infrastructure, and automation, coupled with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance the organizations containerization strategy, aligning with industry best practices and security standards.
- Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable Kubernetes environments across AWS, Azure, and on-premises infrastructure.
- Define and implement security controls, blueprints, and policies within the container ecosystem.
- Build and automate infrastructure components using Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Artifactory).
- Implement observability and reliability frameworks including monitoring, logging, tracing, and metrics using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Splunk.
- Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to improve platform reliability, scalability, and release automation.
- Share knowledge and best practices through internal technical documentation and communities of practice.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional IT experience, including:
- 3+ years managing Kubernetes environments (EKS, AKS, or equivalent).
- 3+ years working with public cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure).
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) mandatory requirement.
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong scripting/orchestration skills and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with containerization platforms and tools (Docker, ECR, ACR, Jenkins, Bitbucket, JFrog, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.).
- Proven ability to design and manage high-performing, secure, and resilient container platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications in AWS, Azure, or container security.
- Experience managing large-scale hybrid or multi-cloud infrastructure across data centers.
- Familiarity with OpenShift, GKE, or other Kubernetes distributions.
- Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies.
- Experience with container networking, security scanning, and image management.
- In-depth knowledge of Unix/Linux administration and system internals.
Compensation & Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a world-class global organization driving scientific innovation.
- Flexible, fully remote work setup.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Additional reimbursable benefits and technology allowance.
How To Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by emailing their
updated resume
and a
cover letter
to
hiring@uptech-solution.com
with the subject line:
Application Container Solutions Engineer.
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Important:
Only applicants holding a
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
certification will be considered for this role.
