# Kubernetes Administrator and Application Developer

> MWResource, Inc. · United States (Remote) · Contract · Posted 2026-06-01

**Salary:** USD 125,000–145,000

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

JOB-2401

**Remote**  
**Duration:** 24 months

We are seeking a skilled Kubernetes Administrator and Application Developer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building cloud-native Kubernetes applications and administration of Kubernetes clusters, particularly with RH OpenShift, in bare-metal environments.  

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Collaborate with application development teams to deploy, scale, and manage cloud-native applications
-   Administer and maintain Kubernetes clusters on bare metal and OpenShift platforms.
-   Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cluster performance and reliability.
-   Automate operational tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Helm).
-   Ensure security best practices and compliance standards within the clusters.

## Requirements

**Qualifications**

-   Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
-   Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science or related field (Required)
-   Or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

**Skills**

-   Proven experience developing and deploying cloud-native Kubernetes applications.
-   Scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation.
-   Linux administration skills (preferred)
-   Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters (bare metal and/or public cloud environments).
-   Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (preferred).
-   Solid understanding of networking, storage, and security within Kubernetes.

## Benefits

_The base pay range for this role is $65 - $74 per hour.  
  
MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.  
  
_

_Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled._

_MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group._

_Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States._

_Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening._

_Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs._

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