Key skills
AWS EKSTerraformKubernetesArgoCDJenkinsGrafana AgentAlloyBashShell scriptingGitInfrastructure-as-codeGitOpsSite Reliability EngineeringPlatform EngineeringShellAWSEKSIAMGrafanaServiceNow
About this role
SoftServe is a global digital solutions company, and they are seeking a Middle DevOps Engineer to drive AWS EKS operations and Kubernetes platform excellence. The role involves managing AWS EKS environments, enhancing infrastructure automation, and collaborating with teams to ensure secure and reliable cloud platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and upgrade AWS EKS control and data planes, including add-ons such as EBS/EFS CSI, kube-proxy, and VPC CNI across regulated environments
- Execute monthly AMI updates, OS migrations, and validate deployments using KUTTL testing
- Develop and enhance Terraform modules for EKS infrastructure, IAM configurations, node groups, and cluster setup
- Configure and operate ArgoCD for GitOps-based delivery and manage Jenkins pipelines for cluster bootstrapping
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Kubernetes workloads, including Karpenter, Grafana Agent/Alloy, and observability pipelines
- Support and manage deployments such as ServiceNow MID Server and Teleport within Kubernetes clusters
- Maintain AWS-auth configurations, IAM policies, and enforce cluster security with tools such as Gatekeeper and Connaisseur
- Drive infrastructure automation and contribute to continuous platform improvements
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable, and compliant infrastructure operations
- Support on-call activities with minimal operational overhead
- Contribute to cloud cost optimization and efficiency initiatives
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Platform Engineering roles
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS EKS, Terraform, and managed Kubernetes environments
- Experience working with ArgoCD, Jenkins, and Kubernetes operations
- Familiarity with observability tools such as Grafana Agent or Alloy
- Proficiency in scripting using Bash or Shell
- Experience working with Git-based workflows and pull request processes
- Strong understanding of infrastructure-as-code and GitOps principles
- Ability to operate in compliance-driven or regulated cloud environments