Kubernetes Engineer

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We are looking for a talented Kubernetes Engineer to join our Enterprise Platforms team in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX.

Kubernetes Engineer

Job Summary

At Cummins, we are powering a world that’s always on. As a Kubernetes Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of container orchestration solutions that support our global development teams. You'll work with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and cloud-native systems that accelerate innovation through DevOps, Continuous Delivery, and automation. This is a hands-on engineering role with significant influence over system architecture, developer experience, and platform reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-availability Kubernetes infrastructure across cloud (EKS, AKS) and/or on-premises platforms (e.g., OpenShift).

• Drive continuous improvement in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline using tools like GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Helm, JFrog, and Argo Workflows.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, enabling automated, scalable deployments.

• Administer and optimize Kubernetes clusters, using tools such as Karpenter (auto-scaling), Kyverno (policy enforcement), and service meshes like Istio or Linkerd.

• Define and implement non-functional requirements (security, performance, availability, etc.) for Kubernetes workloads.

• Collaborate with Product Teams and Architects to align infrastructure with business needs, ensuring reusable, modular components.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, Solution Reviews, and Inspect and Adapt events.

• Guide the enablement of internal developer portals (e.g., Backstage, Spacelift, Humanitec) to enhance developer productivity and DevEx.

• Lead technical evaluations of commercial vs custom solutions, considering security, cost, and long-term scalability.

• Advocate for and apply Lean-Agile and SAFe principles, supporting decentralized decision-making and continuous delivery.

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