Kubernetes Engineer

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place, and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We believe in flexibility, allowing you to explore your passions while making a meaningful impact through our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about. We are looking for a talented Kubernetes Engineer to join our Enterprise Platforms team in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX. Kubernetes Engineer Job Summary At Cummins, we are powering a world that’s always on. As a Kubernetes Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of container orchestration solutions that support our global development teams. You'll work with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and cloud-native systems that accelerate innovation through DevOps, Continuous Delivery, and automation. This is a hands-on engineering role with significant influence over system architecture, developer experience, and platform reliability. Key Responsibilities - Design and implement high-availability Kubernetes infrastructure across cloud (EKS, AKS) and/or on-premises platforms (e.g., OpenShift). - Drive continuous improvement in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline using tools like GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Helm, JFrog, and Argo Workflows. - Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, enabling automated, scalable deployments. - Administer and optimize Kubernetes clusters, using tools such as Karpenter (auto-scaling), Kyverno (policy enforcement), and service meshes like Istio or Linkerd. - Define and implement non-functional requirements (security, performance, availability, etc.) for Kubernetes workloads. - Collaborate with Product Teams and Architects to align infrastructure with business needs, ensuring reusable, modular components. - Participate in Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, Solution Reviews, and Inspect and Adapt events. - Guide the enablement of internal developer portals (e.g., Backstage, Spacelift, Humanitec) to enhance developer productivity and DevEx. - Lead technical evaluations of commercial vs custom solutions, considering security, cost, and long-term scalability. - Advocate for and apply Lean-Agile and SAFe principles, supporting decentralized decision-making and continuous delivery. Originally posted on Himalayas