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Role Overview We are seeking an experienced AWS EKS Engineer to design, implement, and manage Kubernetes-based container platforms on AWS. This role requires deep technical expertise in Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, and cloud-native architectures, along with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage Amazon EKS clusters in production environments. Implement Kubernetes RBAC, IAM roles for service accounts (IRSA), and EKS Pod Identity. Ensure container security and compliance across environments. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK, and Helm. Integrate CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices with tools like Argo CD, Flux, Jenkins, and GitLab CI. Optimize networking and storage for Kubernetes workloads (VPC, CNI, EBS CSI, EFS CSI, FSx). Implement monitoring and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, and OpenTelemetry. Troubleshoot complex distributed systems and ensure high availability and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, efficient, and cost-optimized solutions. Required Qualifications 5+ years in cloud engineering, with 3+ years in Kubernetes and container orchestration. Hands-on experience with Amazon EKS in production environments. Strong knowledge of AWS networking, Kubernetes architecture, and cluster autoscaling. Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Go scripting. Experience with CI/CD, GitOps, and infrastructure automation tools. Expertise in container security best practices and compliance frameworks. Preferred Certifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional AWS Certified Security – Specialty AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), CKAD, CKS Soft Skills Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Strong problem-solving mindset and collaborative approach. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Experience Multi-cluster management and service mesh architectures. AWS GovCloud and FedRAMP compliance. Serverless containers (AWS Fargate) and AI/ML workloads on EKS. SaaS architectures, multi-tenancy patterns, and cost optimization strategies. Contributions to open-source Kubernetes or AWS container tools.