Application Support Engineer

Job Title:Application Support EngineerLocation:Newark, NYPay Rate - $37 - $45/hr on W2 (all Inclusive)Job ID:67669-1Duration: 6+ MonthsNO/OPT/ and No C2CIntroductionWe are seeking a skilled Kubernetes Application Support Engineer to manage, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize containerized applications running on Kubernetes clusters. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with container orchestration, cloud platforms, CICD pipelines, and production support processes.Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered)Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) architecture and components.Experience with containerization tools like Docker.Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure (AKS) and Google Cloud (GKE).Experience with CICD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry.Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.Preferred Skills & Qualifications (Nice-to-have skills but are not required)Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).Knowledge of Linux system administration.Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, and Kibana.Day-to-Day Responsibilities (key tasks and expectations for the role)Provide L2/L3 production support for containerized applications running on Kubernetes.Monitor cluster and application health using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack.Troubleshoot application, pod, node, and networking issues in Kubernetes environments.Manage deployments using Helm charts, Argo CD, or CICD pipelines.Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents and implement preventive measures.Work closely with DevOps and development teams for release management and environment stability.Manage scaling, resource optimization, and performance tuning of workloads.Handle Kubernetes upgrades, patching, and cluster maintenance.Implement and maintain security best practices (RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets management).Maintain documentation, runbooks, and SOPs.Company Benefits & CultureCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.Collaborative and inclusive company culture.For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.