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Senior Kubernetes Administrator

QuEra Computing · Boston, MA, USA · On-site

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About QuEra Computing

QuEra Computing is the leading provider of quantum computers based on neutral-atoms. Our mission is to build the most scalable quantum computers. Backed by SoftBank VF.

About the role

We are seeking a Sr. Kubernetes Administrator with a strong background in automation, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, scaling, and optimizing Kubernetes clusters while implementing automation frameworks to reduce manual effort and improve system reliability.

What they're looking for

  • 7-10 years of software development and/or *nix Administration experience with 3+ years of hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production
  • Strong background in automation and scripting (Python, Go, or Bash)
  • On-prem and cloud OS administration experience to include but not be limited to Talos, Ubuntu and Debian
  • Expertise with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi
  • Practical experience with container orchestration and packaging (Docker, Helm, and/or Kustomize)
  • Solid knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, and/or GitHub Actions)
More about this role

Role Overview

We are seeking a Sr. Kubernetes Administrator with a strong background in automation, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, scaling, and optimizing Kubernetes clusters while implementing automation frameworks to reduce manual effort and improve system reliability. As a member of the Test and Engineering Infrastructure team, this role is critical in ensuring our containerized workloads run securely, efficiently, and consistently across environments.

  • Cluster Management : Deploy, configure, upgrade, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design and implement automated workflows for provisioning, scaling, and monitoring using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Helm, or FluxCD.
  • Monitoring & Observability: Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, EFK stack).
  • Security & Compliance: Apply best practices for cluster security, RBAC, secrets management/SOPS-encrypted secrets, and vulnerability scanning.
  • CI/CD Integration: Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to...

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