Senior DevOps Engineer – Kubernetes & Platform Engineering

Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer – Kubernetes & Platform Engineering

Location: Bethesda, MD

Duration: Direct Hire

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing Platform Engineering team responsible for building and scaling a secure, multi-cloud infrastructure. This role will focus on Kubernetes (AKS & GKE), CI/CD automation, and Internal Developer Platform (IDP) enablement to improve developer experience and system reliability.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-native technologies, distributed systems, and observability, with a strong focus on automation, security, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage multi-cloud Kubernetes platforms (Azure AKS & Google GKE) with a focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization
• Develop and enhance an Internal Developer Platform using Backstage, enabling self-service capabilities and standardized development workflows
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions (pipelines-as-code, artifact management, environment promotion)
• Orchestrate data and batch workflows using Argo Workflows, ensuring efficient scheduling and execution of complex jobs
• Manage and optimize distributed systems including Kafka, CockroachDB, Couchbase, and Elasticsearch (performance tuning, backup/restore, disaster recovery)
• Implement and maintain observability frameworks using Prometheus, Grafana, and Tempo (metrics, logging, tracing, alerting)
• Develop platform tools and automation using Go, Node.js, or C#/.NET
• Enforce best practices for security, compliance, and reliability, including secrets management, RBAC, and incident response
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams to improve developer experience and platform adoption

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes in multi-cloud environments (AKS & GKE)
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Experience with Backstage or Internal Developer Platform (IDP) tools
• Hands-on experience with Argo Workflows (not limited to ArgoCD)
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems (Kafka, CockroachDB/Postgres, Couchbase, Elasticsearch)
• Experience implementing observability solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Tempo)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Go, Node.js, or C#/.NET

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience building and scaling cloud-native platforms in multi-cloud environments
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, and security best practices
• Experience driving developer self-service and platform standardization using Backstage
• Hands-on with workflow orchestration and large-scale data pipelines
• Deep understanding of SRE principles (SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, incident management)
• Ability to balance performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency in production systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering and product teams

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.