Infrastructure Engineer (Edge) in Trivandrum, Kerala at Armada Systems

About the Company
Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We’re looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.
We are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

About the role
As a developer in the Edge team, you will be responsible for managing and automating the provisioning of operating systems using Kubernetes Cluster API and/or other scalable PXE boot mechanisms. This role involves working closely with our DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable system deployments.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and automate the provisioning of operating systems using Kubernetes Cluster API.
• Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for production workloads.
• Implement and manage Kubernetes authentication mechanisms, including RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and service accounts.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools for automated system deployment and configuration.
• Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of our Kubernetes clusters.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to integrate system provisioning with CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to provisioning and configuration.
• Document processes and maintain configuration management databases.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in system administration and Kubernetes.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:
  1. Proven experience in system administration, with a focus on operating system provisioning.
  2. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes Cluster API and related tools.
  3. Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture and core concepts.
  4. Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
  5. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker.
  6. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., RBAC, service accounts, OIDC).
• Skills:
  1. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or similar.
  2. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  3. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  4. Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

This role will sit in our Trivandrum Office