DevOps Architect

**Description** **DevOps Architect:** DevOps, Kubernetes Administration, ArgoCD, Helm, Jenkins, Nexus Repository, Git, Bash Scripting, Groovy, Linux (Administration & Troubleshooting), DNS, Certificates, CI/CD Relevant Experience (in Years) Total 10+ years of experience working with technologies like Kubernetes Administration, ArgoCD, Helm, DevOps with Jenkins, Nexus Repository, Git, Bash Scripting, Groovy, Linux (Administration & Troubleshooting). **Location:** Rosemead, CA (Onsite) **Duration:** 12+ Months Contract **Must-Have Technical/Functional Skills** DevOps, Kubernetes Administration, ArgoCD, Helm, Jenkins, Nexus Repository, Git, Bash Scripting, Groovy, Linux (Administration & Troubleshooting), DNS, Certificates, CI/CD. **Experience Required** * Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes administration, preferably RKE2. * Experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD. * Proficiency in Helm charts for application packaging and deployment. * Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. * Experience with Nexus for artifact and image management. * Strong scripting skills in Bash and Groovy. * Solid knowledge of Linux OS and troubleshooting methodologies. * Good understanding of containerization concepts (Docker, container runtime basics). * Ability to troubleshoot complex application and infrastructure issues. **Roles & Responsibilities** * **Kubernetes Deployment & Management** Deploy, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters (RKE2). Ensure cluster health, performance, and security. **2. Application Deployment & Configuration** Manage application onboarding, configuration, and deployment into Kubernetes using Helm, ArgoCD, and GitOps workflows. **3. Troubleshooting & Incident Resolution** Diagnose and resolve issues related to applications running inside Kubernetes clusters, including networking, pods, services, ingress, and CI/CD failures. **4. CI/CD Pipeline Development** Build and maintain Jenkins pipelines using Groovy and shared libraries. Integrate with Git, Nexus, and Kubernetes deployment workflows. **5. Automation & Scripting** Create and maintain Bash/Groovy scripts to automate deployment, integration, monitoring, and operational tasks. **6. Artifact & Dependency Management** Manage build artifacts, container images, and dependencies using Nexus and Git repositories. **7. Linux System Administration** Perform routine Linux administration tasks, including system monitoring, log analysis, and performance tuning.