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***NO AGENCIES WHATSOEVER***. Do not make the mistake of ignoring this basic instruction and wasting your and my time. Anyone associated will be rejected. ****You WILL be required to work with the Upwork tracker, so if this is an issue, do not apply**** **** If you do not have a camera and working microphone, do NOT apply. All meetings are required to be camera on. **** Experience Required: 5+ years demonstrable DevOps/Platform About This Role: We're seeking an exceptional Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer with deep expertise in modern cloud-native technologies and a proven track record of building and scaling robust CI/CD platforms. You'll be working with a sophisticated technology stack and need to demonstrate extensive hands-on experience with our core technologies. Required Technical Expertise: Essential Experience (Must Have) Kubernetes: 3+ years production experience managing multi-cluster environments GitOps & ArgoCD: Proven experience implementing and managing GitOps workflows GitLab CI/CD: Advanced pipeline development including multi-architecture builds Docker: Expert-level containerization and multi-arch image management (ARM64/x86-64) Kustomize: Production experience with environment-specific configuration management HashiCorp Vault: Implementation and management of secrets across Kubernetes clusters Strong AWS experience Infrastructure & Cloud Crossplane: Experience with infrastructure provisioning and cloud resource management AWS: Load balancers, certificate management, and cloud services integration Infrastructure as Code: Proven track record of managing infrastructure programmatically Architecture & Security Multi-cluster Kubernetes architecture design and implementation Security best practices for containerized environments SSL/TLS certificate management and HTTPS termination Automated secret management and pod mounting strategies What We're Looking For Demonstrable Track Record: We need to see concrete examples of your work. Please provide: Detailed case studies of similar technology stacks you've implemented Examples of complex CI/CD pipelines you've built Evidence of multi-cluster Kubernetes environments you've managed GitOps implementations you've architected and deployed Technical Leadership: You should be able to: Design scalable, secure deployment architectures Troubleshoot complex distributed systems issues Optimize build and deployment performance Implement monitoring and observability solutions Communication: Excellent English communication skills with ability to document technical decisions and provide clear status updates. Your Application Should Include: Portfolio Examples: Specific examples of work with our technology stack Architecture Diagrams: Examples of systems you've designed (sanitized for confidentiality) Case Study: Detailed walkthrough of a complex DevOps implementation you've led Certifications: Relevant Kubernetes, AWS, or other platform certifications Timeline: Your availability and estimated timeline for key deliverables Project Scope You'll be working on: Optimizing our existing GitOps workflows Enhancing our multi-cluster Kubernetes architecture Improving CI/CD pipeline performance and reliability Implementing advanced monitoring and alerting Security hardening across all environments How to Apply: Please start your proposal with "GitOps Expert" so we know you've read this carefully. Include specific examples of how you've worked with our exact technology stack. Generic applications will not be considered - we need to see demonstrated expertise with Kubernetes, ArgoCD, GitLab CI, and Crossplane specifically. We're looking for a long-term partnership with someone who can become an integral part of our platform engineering efforts. If you have the expertise and track record we're seeking, we'd love to hear from you.