Kubernetes Engineer

Mavenir is building the future of networks and pioneering advanced technology, focusing on the vision of a single, software-based automated network that runs on any cloud. As the industry's only end-to-end, cloud-native network software provider, Mavenir is transforming the way the world connects, accelerating software network transformation for 250+ Communications Service Providers in over 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers.

Role Summary

As a Kubernetes Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, automating, and maintaining scalable deployment and integration frameworks for modern, cloud-native applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build robust CI/CD pipelines, optimize Kubernetes environments, and ensure high reliability and performance across deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Docker images and Helm charts for application deployment
• Ensure integration with third-party tools and providers, including:
  • HashiCorp Vault
  • Bitnami SealedSecrets
  • Cert-manager and trust-manager
  • Multus
• Design and implement CI/CD pipeline automation using Jenkins:
  • Application and documentation builds
  • Lab/environment deployments
  • Automated regression testing
• Support Kubernetes-based application deployments and lifecycle management
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve automation, deployment efficiency, and system reliability

Job Requirements

• Strong functional knowledge of Linux (RHEL or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Bash scripting
• Experience with Python 3
• Solid understanding of Git version control
• Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts, including:
  • Controller types and their usage
  • Pod lifecycle and health checks (probes)
  • Service types and networking behavior
  • Persistent volumes and claims, especially in StatefulSets
• Working knowledge (or willingness to quickly learn) Helm 3+:
  • Chart structure and subcharts
  • Template customization and templating functions
  • Deployment lifecycle (install, upgrade, hooks, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Knowledge of:
  • OpenSearch / Elasticsearch
  • Apache Kafka
  • MariaDB
  • Keycloak

Work Environment & Culture

• Work independently while contributing to a shared team effort
• Build solutions with long-term consistency and maintainability in mind
• Improve existing systems while remaining open to thoughtful architectural changes
• Strong code review culture:
  • All code changes are reviewed before merging
  • Shared ownership of code across the team
• Balance innovation with alignment to established standards and practices

Accessibility

Mavenir is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you require any assistance, please state in your application or contact your recruiter.

Mavenir is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes qualified applicants from around the world, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, age, disability, or other legally protected status.