Mid Level Kubernetes Engineer Jobs
Mid level kubernetes engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own workloads end to end, drive infrastructure decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates on cluster operations and deployment practices. Openings are predominantly remote and hybrid across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Apple, Ombud, and Oracle hiring at this level now.
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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer to join their team in Irving, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Design reusable assets, components, standards, frameworks, and processes to support and facilitate microservices and event driven integrations
Engineer new capabilities to the Kubernetes Platform, and deliver those capabilities in a fully automated and supportable fashion
Maintain the security, stability, and performance of the OpenShift Container platforms
Researching and implementing ways to automate
Understand complex systems and how to troubleshoot and make them highly available
Work with virtual / in-person teams, and work under pressure / to a deadline
Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audience
Best practices knowledge around building a supportable repeatable k8s cluster with deployed applications
Requirements:
Strong understanding of network and container/Linux security related to k8s
3 + years of experience in developing infrastructure as code using Terraform
3 + years of working with Splunk and dashboard creation
3+ years of working in an agile environment (Jira, Confluence)
3+ years' experience of working with RedHat Linux RHEL 6/7/8, Kubernetes observability / logging - Grafana, Prometheus
3+ years working with CI/CD application deployment experience.
3+ years of experience upgrading and patching a k8s cluster and applications in the cluster
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in OpenShift
3 + years of Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift)
3 + years working with Ansible Playbook and Ansible Tower
Other Desired Qualifications:
Dark site k8s experience / knowledge
Familiar with technical support tracks and research in RedHat/IBM
Self-motivated and pro-active person
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is [ 50 -55$ W2 hourly]. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits
About NTT DATA:
#LI-NorthAmerica
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is (HOURLY RATE $55-$65/hour). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer to join their team in Irving, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Design reusable assets, components, standards, frameworks, and processes to support and facilitate microservices and event driven integrations
Engineer new capabilities to the Kubernetes Platform, and deliver those capabilities in a fully automated and supportable fashion
Maintain the security, stability, and performance of the OpenShift Container platforms
Researching and implementing ways to automate
Understand complex systems and how to troubleshoot and make them highly available
Work with virtual / in-person teams, and work under pressure / to a deadline
Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audience
Best practices knowledge around building a supportable repeatable k8s cluster with deployed applications
Requirements:
Strong understanding of network and container/Linux security related to k8s
3 + years of experience in developing infrastructure as code using Terraform
3 + years of working with Splunk and dashboard creation
3+ years of working in an agile environment (Jira, Confluence)
3+ years' experience of working with RedHat Linux RHEL 6/7/8, Kubernetes observability / logging - Grafana, Prometheus
3+ years working with CI/CD application deployment experience.
3+ years of experience upgrading and patching a k8s cluster and applications in the cluster
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in OpenShift
3 + years of Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift)
3 + years working with Ansible Playbook and Ansible Tower
Other Desired Qualifications:
Dark site k8s experience / knowledge
Familiar with technical support tracks and research in RedHat/IBM
Self-motivated and pro-active person
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is [ 50 -55$ W2 hourly]. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits
About NTT DATA:
#LI-NorthAmerica
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is (HOURLY RATE $55-$65/hour). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
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Mid Level Kubernetes Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level kubernetes engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight clusters you administered independently, incidents you resolved, and deployments you designed rather than supported. Tailor your resume to show that you can operate with limited oversight, understand the why behind infrastructure decisions, and communicate trade-offs clearly. Certifications like CKA or CKAD reinforce credibility when your project history is strong.
Which companies hire mid level kubernetes engineers?
Companies hiring mid level kubernetes engineers right now include Apple, Ombud, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including cloud-native software companies, financial services firms modernizing their platforms, and large enterprises scaling containerized workloads across production environments.
Are there remote mid level kubernetes engineer jobs?
Yes, and in significant numbers. About 100% of mid level kubernetes engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making this one of the more flexible specializations in infrastructure engineering. The distributed nature of Kubernetes operations means most teams are already set up to work across time zones, which supports remote arrangements more readily than some other roles.
How do I move up to a mid level kubernetes engineer role?
The path to mid level is built on depth and demonstrated ownership. Start by moving beyond following runbooks and into writing them. Take on full responsibility for a cluster or service, contribute to architecture discussions, and quantify your impact through reliability metrics or deployment improvements. Engineers who grow into mid level roles typically show they can scope and complete work independently without needing step-by-step direction.
Which industries hire the most mid level kubernetes engineers?
Mid Level kubernetes engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to run large-scale containerized environments with high availability requirements, which creates sustained demand for engineers who can own operational complexity at the cluster and workload level.