DevOps Engineer – Migrations from PCF to Kubernetes

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Strategize and execute the migration of applications from PCF to Kubernetes, which includes readiness assessments, configuration modifications, validation of deployments, and planning for rollbacks.

• Streamline and standardize Helm charts to enhance deployment management and facilitate reuse.

• Establish environment segregation for development, staging, and production by utilizing namespaces, configurations, and access controls.

• Activate review applications by employing dynamic Kubernetes namespaces with automated provisioning and cleanup processes.

• Construct shim components and seamless deployment pipelines to aid in application transitions and ensure release continuity.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines featuring automated builds, testing, deployment validation, and rollback functionalities.

• Mentor development teams on adopting CI/CD methodologies and tools within cloud and Kubernetes environments.

• Set up monitoring, reporting, dashboards, and alerts using Dynatrace, Prometheus, and Grafana.

• Diagnose issues related to application deployment, pipelines, containers, and the Kubernetes platform.

• Keep deployment documentation, operational runbooks, and knowledge-transfer resources up to date.

• Work collaboratively with development and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable and repeatable application releases.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10–15 years of relevant experience.

• Extensive hands-on experience in DevOps engineering, release automation, and cloud-native application delivery.

• Proven background in migrating applications from PCF to Kubernetes.

• Strong proficiency with Kubernetes, containerization, Helm, and YAML-based configuration.

• Experienced in managing Kubernetes workloads, services, ingress, namespaces, configurations, secrets, and resource limits.

• Solid experience in constructing and troubleshooting Git-based CI/CD workflows.

• Background in implementing environment-specific deployments and temporary review environments.

• Practical experience with Dynatrace, Prometheus, and Grafana for application and platform observability.

• Proficient in Linux administration and scripting languages, such as Bash or Python.

• Knowledge of cloud networking, role-based access control, secrets management, and secure deployment practices.

• Strong skills in troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional communication.

• Advanced conversational proficiency in English and Spanish is essential; candidates will be evaluated on this.

• Candidates must currently reside in Mexico.

• Foreign nationals living in Mexico must possess a valid INE, CURP, NSS, and RFC.

• An RFC with a homoclave and a current Constancia de Situación Fiscal issued by SAT in Mexico is required for hiring.

• Preferred qualifications include experience with infrastructure as code and GitOps-based deployment practices.

• Preferred: familiarity with microservices and enterprise-scale cloud platforms.

• Preferred: knowledge of progressive deployment strategies such as blue-green or canary releases.

• Preferred: relevant Kubernetes or cloud certifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Exceptional superior benefits.