Kubernetes and Automation Engineer

Req 38

We believe in collaboration, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. Every project presents fun and interesting challenges. We are committed to solving problems with big ideas and drive real results.  Want to be part of this team?

Why Seed?

Our engineers push the envelope to deliver high-availability, self-healing systems that operate in the cloud and on premises. We have multiple customers throughout the region interested in efficient, scalable mission solutions that take full advantage of the latest software engineering approaches. Our architecture, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps experience is unparalleled along the Front Range. We take pride in hiring bright minds that aren’t satisfied with the status quo. Help us build better government systems, one customer at a time! Seed is a family centered, fun loving, high energy, innovative team. Check us out and be a part of the solution!

Due to our customer base, U.S. Citizenship is required.  TS/SCI security clearance required.  Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government Security Investigation.  We are required to have an appropriately adjudicated security clearance at the TS level with SCI eligibility and maintain the clearance required at the time of award and for the life of the contract. The Contractor may be required to perform work up to TS/SAP level for specific activities. 

Location:

San Antonio; Hybrid–In-Office and Remote

Job Description and Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience using automation tools: Terraform, Packer, PowerShell & Ansible
  • Skillset capable of building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for a large enterprise that consists of hundreds of applications.
  • At least three years demonstrated experience in:
    • Agile Teams: plan and manage software development processes
    • Subject Matter Expert level knowledge of Kubernetes, Istio, and Helm
    • GitOps and Continuous Deployment in hybrid environments
    • Custom Kubernetes Operators and Helm charts
    • Custom Admission Controller
    • Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and Custom Controllers
  • Expert knowledge of source version control, build/release tools and methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines
  • At least three years of experience providing technical guidance to other engineers and Platform One automation/build tool
  • Privileged User Certification: DoD 8570.01-M, IASAE Level II
  • Expertise in providing DevSecOps implementation using Jenkins, Gitlab, or similar tools
  • Strong ‘security first’ mindset
  • Expertise with cloud systems and architectures (Amazon AWS, Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure)
  • Familiar with microservice architectures (REST, JMS, AMQP)
  • Familiarity with Linux and scripting (Bash and Python, etc)
  • Ability to work on high performing teams supporting multiple projects and personnel
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Educational Requirements:

  • Seven (7)+ years of experience with a B.S/B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical degree or ten (10)+ equivalent experience.

Salary Range:

  • $100,000 – $160,000

Benefits Include:

  • Benefits Pool: Health, Retirement & PTO/Sick Leave
  • Variable compensation also included
  • Company provided STD, LTD and Life


Seed Innovations is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.

This Req will close 30 Jun 2025. 

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