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Conduct research spikes and document architectural specifications.\nLeverage your experience with containerization (Docker and Kubernetes)including firsthand technical expertise in a variety of configuration, automation, and CI/CD technologies (Helm, Kubernetes, Harbor, Nexus, etc.). Demonstrate experience with container tools, including Docker, Kubernetes, or Rancher. Demonstrate experience with deploying Kubernetes in the cloud (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP).\nSupport and troubleshoot infrastructure software including Docker, Kubernetes, ServiceMesh, CertManager, CyberArk, and Hashicorp.\nSupport the development of environment policies and the automated enforcement thereof.\nEstablish infrastructure development/deployment guidelines and help teammates understand and follow those guidelines. Review infrastructure creation scripts to ensure compliance with those guidelines.\nEstablish, enforce, and tweak CI/CD pipelines running on a COTS DevSecOps platform (e.g., GitLab) to process applications through the full CI/CD lifecycle(across non-Production and Production environments), maximizing automation throughout. Review CI/CD artifacts to troubleshoot issues, then define and implement corresponding solutions.\nAssist with product demos (internal or external) and help review/create product literature.\nDevelop cloud-based solutions in AWS and/or similar CSPs, including serverless computing, cloud storage technologies, cloud monitoring techniques, and other core cloud services as well as CSP-agnostic capabilities.\nExperience\n3+ years of hands-on application development experience with:\nHands-on Python development\nCloud environments (AWS preferred)\nKubernetes\nAgile development methodologies\nDevSecOps, including CI/CD tools, controls, and processes\nUsage of a DevSecOps platform (GitLab or similar)\nBuilding and deploying applications and infrastructure with technologies such as Terraform\nMust be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance\nPreferred but not required:\nAWS Certification\nSecurity+ certification\nCybersecurity knowledge (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposuresscanning & remediation; policy definition (including Policy as code) andenforcement; etc.)\nActive clearance\nFederal contracting experience\nWhat we offer\nOffers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.\nJob Category: Engineer\nJob Type: Full Time\nJob Location: Remote","company":"Karthik Consulting","rawCompany":"karthik consulting","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:32:16.357Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Software Engineer – Cloud-Based Containerized Microservices","description":"A day in the life of a Senior Software Engineer at Karthik Consulting\nYou will approach projects as a critical thinker and a creative problem solver with a can-do attitude to create a world-class product in a start-up environment.\nYou will influence the team by identifying and clearly articulating technical solutions that are elegant and sustainable – then rapidly iterating upon(improving) those solutions in an agile “fail/succeed fast” environment.\nYou will focus on the technical aspects of the product, but you will also contribute to business aspects such as: Sprint planning and other agile ceremonies; product roadmaps; market analyses; customer demos and discussions.\nWhat you will be doing (essential duties)\nDesign, develop/modify, test, and deploy containerized cloud-based applications\nLeverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) during deployment, in accordance with Agile and DevSecOps (CI/CD) practices.\nContinually research emerging technologies to determine feasibility and (when desired) an implementation path.\nEvaluate and propose changes where needed. 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