Kubernetes Platform Engineer - BridgePhase
San Antonio, TX 78201
About the Job
BridgePhase is a software engineering company focused on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. We are dedicated to supporting the Air Force's commitment to technological superiority by providing innovative software engineering services that enhance operational efficiency, security, and agility. We strive to be a trusted partner in advancing the Air Force's mission of maintaining global readiness and dominance through superior software capabilities.
We are currently seeking talented Kubernetes Platform Engineers to join our Big Bang product team supporting the U.S. Air Force Platform One. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Platform One is a modern cloud-era platform that provides valuable tooling, hosts CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines, and offers a secure Kubernetes platform for hosting microservices. The Big Bang Product is a consumable Kubernetes based platform of applications developed by the Platform One team. In this role, you'll focus on Kubernetes platform engineering. The ideal BridgePhase team member will be proficient in Kubernetes platforms, DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure automation, troubleshooting networks and software systems, and software engineering. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to propose process improvements are essential.
In this position, you can expect to:
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
About Our Company:
At BridgePhase, our values shape our culture and guide our actions. We act with integrity, honesty, and respect, earning trust and fostering collective success. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers, driving innovation and positive disruption to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. Our work is characterized by courage, compassion, commitment, and teamwork. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach that deliver flexible, simplified, durable and performant solutions that drive continuous improvement and have lasting impact and sustained value. Additionally, we invest in our communities through strategic charitable initiatives, empowering our employees to make meaningful contributions to causes they are passionate about.
Our Benefits:
We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations. Below are some of the perks our team enjoys:
We are currently seeking talented Kubernetes Platform Engineers to join our Big Bang product team supporting the U.S. Air Force Platform One. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Platform One is a modern cloud-era platform that provides valuable tooling, hosts CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines, and offers a secure Kubernetes platform for hosting microservices. The Big Bang Product is a consumable Kubernetes based platform of applications developed by the Platform One team. In this role, you'll focus on Kubernetes platform engineering. The ideal BridgePhase team member will be proficient in Kubernetes platforms, DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure automation, troubleshooting networks and software systems, and software engineering. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to propose process improvements are essential.
In this position, you can expect to:
- Expand the Big Bang product intergration with open-source projects (FluxCD, Istio, Kyverno, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
- Improve Kubernetes cluster security and integrate platform observability tools.
- Automate and support Big Bang product releases and upgrades.
- Develop features in Go for the Big Bang CLI tool.
- Maintain Kubernetes cluster infrastructure and Helm/Kustomize templates.
- Write test automation using Cypress framework.
- Develop and optimize CI pipelines and support GitLab CI runner infrastructure.
- Use Terraform or other IaC tools for provisioning AWS resources.
- Create custom developer portals using projects such as Backstage.io or Crossplane.
- Develop Big Bang Edge for Big Bang deployments to edge network devices.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot O/S, infrastructure, platform, network, and software issues.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
- Software Engineering experience.
- Experience with DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge in Infrastructure as Code.
- Expertise with containerization and container orchestration technologies. (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with Linux. Comfortable working in a terminal.
- Understanding of cybersecurity, networking concepts, and cloud infrastructure. (preferably AWS)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.
- B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- U.S. Citizen, eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance per government client requirements.
- Willing to travel annually to San Antonio, TX or Colorado Springs, CO
About Our Company:
At BridgePhase, our values shape our culture and guide our actions. We act with integrity, honesty, and respect, earning trust and fostering collective success. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers, driving innovation and positive disruption to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. Our work is characterized by courage, compassion, commitment, and teamwork. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach that deliver flexible, simplified, durable and performant solutions that drive continuous improvement and have lasting impact and sustained value. Additionally, we invest in our communities through strategic charitable initiatives, empowering our employees to make meaningful contributions to causes they are passionate about.
Our Benefits:
We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations. Below are some of the perks our team enjoys:
- Competitive compensation dependent on experience
- Flexible PTO plan
- 401k plan with 6% employer matching (zero vesting period)
- Excellent health, medical and vision benefits
- Professional development budget that can be used to obtain certifications, attend conferences, and build new skills.
- Minimum 2 days paid annually dedicated to performing community service
- Social and community outreach opportunities
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