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United KingdomToptal Member Since September 6, 2017
Fabrice is a DevOps engineer with six years of experience with AWS and five years with Kubernetes and Terraform. He is very keen on automation using CI/CD and infrastructure as code and employing the simplest solution to complex problems. He worked for clients such as Cisco, Topps, MyDocSafe, Armedia, HMRC, UK Home Office, and medium-sized companies and startups. Fabrice's greatest joy is to see his work actually being used in production and making a positive impact on his client's business.
United StatesToptal Member Since February 10, 2021
Adam is a software engineer specializing in back-end development, with additional expertise in DevOps and front-end development. He loves working with Go, Kubernetes, and cloud-native applications. Adam has extensive experience in leadership, diverse issues, collaboration, and compassion. He believes it's the people who make the work fantastic.
United StatesToptal Member Since September 14, 2020
Allen has extensive experience across the entire development stack from database storage through various middleware implementations and front-end development as needed. He has been managing cloud-based services for many years, including Kubernetes, centralized logging, and event management and storage. Allen is experienced in developing with multiple compiled and scripting languages, including Go, Java, and JavaScript/TypeScript. He also enjoys researching and learning new things.
Mamta is a DevOps and cloud engineer with seven years of experience in on-premise infrastructure and cloud computing. She has expertise in working with AWS and has developed web applications using various JavaScript libraries, HTML, XML, Express.js, Node.js, React, and CSS, deploying them into the cloud platform using Kubernetes and cloud formation templates using Terraform. She has a basic understanding of the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and has deployed resources to GCP using Terraform.
United StatesToptal Member Since December 21, 2022
Elliott is a passionate DevOps engineer with over five years of experience working on innovative software. Besides his profound knowledge of Kubernetes, Terraform, Google Cloud Platform, and AWS, he has strong communication and time management skills. Always striving to improve and learn, Elliott is ready to take on new challenges.
Marwa is a senior DevOps architect with 15+ years of experience in software development, administration, DevOps, automation, and security. She grew her career between multinational and startup companies in different industries. Marwa led many challenging projects where she initiated the migration journey to the cloud and handled the architecture, platform development, security, automation processes, and performance enhancements using state-of-the-art technologies.
Tochukwu is a certified Kubernetes administrator with a wealth of experience in Linux, DevOps, Cloud Security, AWS, Python, Go, and Terraform and a proven track of excellence in designing, implementing, and maintaining highly scalable, secured, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure.
Matthew is a machine learning and generative ML expert working as a full-time engineer at Google (Cloud org). He is an accredited ML leader at Google. Matthew has a background in distributed and highly available systems, app development, and multi-cloud architectures.
Michele is a passionate and well-rounded software and system architect with more than twenty years of experience. He specializes in Scala and Go with an emphasis on DevOps solutions, mostly using Kubernetes and Serverless. He is currently the PMC of Apache OpenWhisk. Michele can work with a broad range of languages like Bash, Perl, Python, JavaScript, Java, Scala, and Go.
Enrique is a skilled DevOps engineer with more than 12 years of hands-on experience supporting, automating, and optimizing critical deployments in cloud services (AWS and GCE). He's currently focused on developing container solutions using Kubernetes and automation using Ansible. Enrique is a firm believer in always using Terraform to maintain infra versions and is a big fan of the capabilities of Node.js and Ruby code.
Aleksander is a DevOps and site reliability engineer with an abundance of experience with cloud-native technologies. Along with having a bachelor’s degree in computer science, he’s deployed and managed production-grade clusters—like Kubernetes, Kafka, and Elasticsearch—and worked on microservice architecture and everything that comes with it including container orchestration, service discovery, message queues, monitoring, logging, and tracing.
Kubernetes developers deploy, scale, and manage containerized applications. They work on various tasks, ranging from system maintenance to architectural design, and often operate in cloud environments. This Kubernetes hiring guide streamlines the process for identifying the top candidates.
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How much does a Kubernetes developer cost to hire?
The cost associated with hiring a Kubernetes developer depends on various factors, including preferred talent location, complexity and size of the project you’re hiring for, seniority, engagement commitment (hourly, part-time, or full-time), and more. In the US, for example, Glassdoor’s reported average total annual pay for Kubernetes developers is $73,000 to $127,000 as of March 2024. With Toptal, you can speak with an expert talent matcher who will help you understand the cost of talent with the right skills and seniority level for your needs. To get started, schedule a call with us — it’s free, and there’s no obligation to hire with Toptal.
How do I hire a Kubernetes Expert?
To hire the right Kubernetes expert, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect Kubernetes experts for your project.
How in demand are Kubernetes developers?
The widespread adoption of Kubernetes for container orchestration in modern software development and deployment has increased the demand for skilled Kubernetes developers. Their expertise is crucial for organizations leveraging Kubernetes to efficiently manage, scale, and deploy containerized applications. As more companies transition to microservices architectures and embrace DevOps and cloud-native technologies, the demand for skilled Kubernetes developers will continue to surge. The growing ecosystem around Kubernetes and its pivotal role in facilitating agile and scalable infrastructures further accentuates the demand for developers proficient in Kubernetes. Therefore, securing a skilled Kubernetes developer has become a competitive advantage for businesses aiming to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives.
How quickly can you hire with Toptal?
Typically, you can hire a Kubernetes developer with Toptal in about 48 hours. Our talent matchers are experts in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.
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How are Toptal Kubernetes developers different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Kubernetes developers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.
In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.
When you hire a Kubernetes developer with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched engineers ready to help you achieve your goals.
Can you hire a Kubernetes developer on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?
You can hire a Kubernetes engineer on an hourly basis and for project-based tasks. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. The right Kubernetes developer can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.
Akansh is a DevOps engineer with expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC), configuration management, CI/CD, and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes. He is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect with extensive experience building and managing DevOps architectures on the AWS infrastructure and has experience in domains like fintech and security.
Kubernetes Developer Demand Is Growing Exponentially
Kubernetes is seeing exponential growth, with 96% of organizations using or evaluating Kubernetes to orchestrate containers within their architectures. Kubernetes is currently the leading container orchestrator and its burgeoning global market is projected to increase from $1.8 billion in 2022 to $7.8 billion by 2030. Kubernetes has become a staple technology across several domains, including fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, streaming media platforms, and security platforms. When adopting Kubernetes as core technology, there is a corresponding need to find proficient Kubernetes developers to develop and manage these deployments.
Hiring a Kubernetes developer requires a carefully orchestrated process. There are a variety of Kubernetes-related jobs, ranging from system maintenance to highly skilled architectural and scaling tasks. Your organization must clearly define candidate requirements and developer duties based on your project’s specifics. With the job target defined, filter candidates according to their expertise level and the ancillary skills you require.
This guide details the essential skills to look for in candidates, breaking down abilities into varying degrees of Kubernetes expertise. It includes example interview questions designed to elicit responses that demonstrate candidates’ abilities, as well as a job description template to help attract the best talent. This guidance will help you find strong Kubernetes developers who can blend into existing engineering teams and achieve key business performance metrics in scaled environments.
What attributes distinguish quality Kubernetes Developers from others?
Proficient Kubernetes developers automate containerized applications’ deployment, scaling, and management, enabling organizations to maintain a robust infrastructure. Quality Kubernetes developers often have well-rounded résumés, including technical skills, practical business analysis skills, continuous learning abilities, and communication skills.
Technical Understanding
Core Kubernetes concepts – Quality Kubernetes developers exhibit a profound understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration concepts such as Pods, Deployments, Services, and StatefulSets. The developer’s expertise should also extend to the underlying architecture, networking, and storage principles that Kubernetes relies upon. When developers understand Kubernetes at a deep level, they comprehend and implement solutions in line with increased system performance and optimization. Additionally, the effective use of containers reduces implementation and coordination costs within your development teams.
Related technologies – Skilled Kubernetes developers should also have a deep understanding of related technologies (e.g., Docker, Helm) and a familiarity with cloud platforms. These technologies are often paired with Kubernetes and are foundational to successful Kubernetes implementations.
Performance optimization – Demonstrable experience in Kubernetes clusters performance optimization is essential where a focus on resource efficiency and operational resilience are central. In general, a more optimized solution will reduce your overall processing costs, regardless of whether your solution is in development, testing, or production.
Cluster troubleshooting – Exceptional problem-solving skills set quality developers apart, especially in troubleshooting and debugging Kubernetes clusters. Their ability to swiftly identify and rectify issues minimizes downtime and ensures operational continuity, ultimately reducing overall system and engineering costs.
Complementary Programming Languages
Go – Kubernetes is written in the Go language. Knowing Go allows a Kubernetes developer to work with the core Kubernetes codebase. A Go-proficient developer can also create custom controllers and operators to extend Kubernetes functionality. Go’s simplicity and efficiency lend themselves to building scalable, concurrent, and high-performance systems within a Kubernetes ecosystem.
Python – Developers often choose Python when looking for a programming language with a versatile and straightforward syntax. Python has extensive libraries and frameworks that integrate with Kubernetes APIs, allowing developers to automate tasks for scripted deployments and routine cluster maintenance.
Java – Kubernetes is commonly used to orchestrate microservices. Many developers use robust Java frameworks, like Spring Boot, to implement these microservices. Java’s maturity, portability, and strong typing make it a popular programming language for building scalable and maintainable applications within Kubernetes environments.
JavaScript / Node.js – JavaScript and Node.js development offers another route for the implementation of microservices. When developers want a lightweight and efficient runtime environment to write microservices and real-time applications hosted within Kubernetes clusters, Node.js is a perfect match. Node.js provides a nonblocking I/O model and an event-driven architecture that excels at handling high-traffic and data-intensive applications orchestrated with Kubernetes.
Ruby – Many developers prefer Ruby and its popular framework, Rails, to create robust web applications and microservices within Kubernetes environments. Ruby’s development model expedites the software development process, which pairs nicely with a Kubernetes orchestration focused on a scalable and reliable deployment.
C# – Microsoft’s C# language is often found in enterprise development environments requiring robust, secure, and scalable building blocks. Microsoft’s .NET framework supports Kubernetes through its KubernetesClient library, as well as its .NET Core Web API framework. There are also tools such as Helm and Linkerd that help manage .NET applications on Kubernetes. The technical pairing between C# and Kubernetes is a strong contender as a technical stack that bolsters a solution’s scalability and management while ensuring a seamless deployment.
Soft Skills
Staying abreast of evolving technologies – The cloud-native ecosystem is ever-evolving. Quality Kubernetes developers are committed to continuous learning and staying up to date with the latest releases and associated technologies.
Understanding business objectives – Top-notch Kubernetes developers understand business objectives and can align Kubernetes implementations with an organization’s goals, driving value and ensuring a competitive edge.
How can you identify the ideal Kubernetes Developer for you?
Identifying an ideal Kubernetes developer tailored to your organization hinges on several factors, including your organizational challenges, the required technical and nontechnical expertise, and the hiring budget.
Here’s a structured approach to guide you through the process:
Define the Skills Gap and Problem Statement
Begin by articulating the specific organizational challenges that necessitate hiring a Kubernetes developer. These challenges could include setting up and managing a Kubernetes environment, migrating existing applications to a Kubernetes orchestrated environment, and optimizing a current Kubernetes setup for performance and cost-efficiency.
Identify the skills gap within your team. What Kubernetes-specific skills are you lacking? Is it the deep understanding of Kubernetes maintenance, experience with a particular cloud platform like Google Cloud, or the ability to troubleshoot complex Kubernetes issues?
Determine the Required Level of Expertise
Junior Kubernetes developers are suitable for organizations looking for basic setup, configuration, and maintenance of Kubernetes environments. They might possess fundamental knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, like networking, storage, service types, and security configurations, but may require guidance for complex tasks. Junior developers should also have familiarity with Docker and how to write Dockerfiles.
Mid-level Kubernetes developers are well suited for organizations looking to tackle more complex Kubernetes projects while providing minimal oversight. Mid-level developers possess a good grasp of Kubernetes concepts and complementary technologies (e.g., Docker, Helm) and are adept in one or more complementary programming languages and frameworks. Additionally, they must have real-world experience in Kubernetes cluster deployment and management. Look for solid troubleshooting and debugging skills for identifying and resolving issues within Kubernetes environments.
Senior Kubernetes developers are ideal for organizations with complex, large-scale Kubernetes implementations or those looking to optimize their Kubernetes setup for performance, security, and cost-efficiency, especially when considering a full-time remote Kubernetes developer. They bring a wealth of experience and often possess CKA or CKAD certifications. Additionally, if your project entails complex microservices architectures, a senior Kubernetes developer with experience in Kubernetes Service Mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd will be invaluable. Their expertise will ensure reliable interservice communication, traffic management, and enhanced security and observability within your Kubernetes environment.
Considering the Budget: Cost vs. Expertise
Balancing your budget with your required expertise level is crucial. While expert Kubernetes developers command higher salaries, their experience can lead to cost savings in the long run by optimizing the Kubernetes environment, reducing downtime, and ensuring adherence to best practices. In many cases, it can be more cost-effective to hire remote Kubernetes developers.
Addressing Specific Use Cases
Identify specific use cases and projects on which the Kubernetes developer will work. For instance, if your project involves setting up a continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline within a Kubernetes environment, look for developers with experience in CI/CD technologies in addition to Kubernetes.
If the Kubernetes developer will be focused more on scripting maintenance and deployment tasks, ensure they are proficient with appropriate programming languages, like Python.
When your development team needs extensive expertise in expanding Kubernetes controller and operator functionality, ensure the candidate is adept in the Go programming language and thoroughly understands the Kubernetes codebase.
How to Write a Kubernetes Developer Job Description for Your Project
Writing a precise job description is pivotal to attracting the right Kubernetes talent. Here are some tips:
Title – Choose a clear and descriptive title—like “Kubernetes Maintenance Engineer,” “Kubernetes Scripting Developer,” or “Senior Kubernetes DevOps Engineer”—that describes the desired developer role and expertise.
Skills and qualifications – List essential skills like expertise in Kubernetes and Docker, as well as required programming languages such as Go or Python. Mention any desirable certifications as well. Specify the relevant environments, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Responsibilities – Outline critical responsibilities, including designing, deploying, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters, developing microservices, and ensuring system security and scalability.
Technologies – List the current technology stack and any new technologies planned for the subsequent project phases.
Experience – Specify the level of experience required and any particular industry experience that’s valuable.
Culture and fit – Describe your company culture to attract candidates who align with your values and work environment.
Benefits – Highlight benefits like remote working options, learning allowances, or health benefits to entice quality candidates.
A well-crafted job description will decrease your workload while increasing the quality of candidates who apply.
What are the most important Kubernetes Developer interview questions?
Conducting an effective interview is crucial in evaluating a candidate’s proficiency and fit for a Kubernetes developer role. Here are questions that you may use as starting points to inform your interviews:
Explain the process of deploying a microservice on a Kubernetes cluster.
Candidates should detail the creation of a Docker container for the microservice coupled with writing a Kubernetes manifest file. Once the Docker container and manifest are complete, they should mention using the kubectl command line tool to deploy and manage the microservice on the cluster.
A comprehensive answer will demonstrate a candidate’s experience with the core process required to wrap a microservice and the Kubernetes utility program used to move that microservice into operation.
How would you troubleshoot a failing Pod in Kubernetes?
Critical methods in tracking down specifics around Pod failure include:
Studying Pod logs.
Using the kubectl describe and kubectl get commands.
Reviewing system events.
Debugging the container with kubectl exec.
Look for candidates who demonstrate a well-rounded approach to tracking down more information for the Pod failure, in addition to explicit debugging.
What are the key considerations when scaling applications in Kubernetes?
Candidates should mention the following methods for effective scaling:
Horizontal pod autoscaling – Kubernetes can use an autoscaler to scale out its workload automatically when resource demand passes a configured threshold.
Manual scaling – There are several ways to manually control Kubernetes cluster scaling, such as using commands like kubectl scale or declarative Kubernetes policies.
Maintaining performance during scaling events – Candidates should consider correctly balancing scaling thresholds to minimize unnecessary scaling operations. Also, candidates should note that nodes should be grouped based on similar capacity concerns.
These points demonstrate broad experience using appropriate scaling approaches and configurations.
How would you design a CI/CD pipeline using Kubernetes?
Candidates should highlight a project’s source control system and knowledge of appropriate deployment branches for different development builds (e.g., staging, production). They should also discuss deployment scripts and appropriate scripting languages (e.g., Python) and their integration with Kubernetes APIs.
After a branch has been built and deployed to its respective environment, the CI/CD agent will run automated tests focused on functional and system load. At this stage, candidates should also mention the role of Kubernetes monitoring to proactively manage clusters and app performance.
This question ensures that candidates understand CI/CD and how that pipeline specifically touches Kubernetes, an essential part of a Kubernetes expert’s duties.
What security and access control methods enhance app security in a Kubernetes environment?
Candidates should discuss multiple security-related facets covering data, communications, system monitoring, and the application of newly discovered security procedures.
When discussing sensitive data, candidates should stress using centralized and environment-specific secret repositories rather than including that information in your code base.
Communication and access configuration should focus on role-based access control (RBAC) policies. RBAC reduces your solution’s risk profile against unauthorized access. Additionally, network policies are required to control traffic flow between pods and containers; they reduce your Kubernetes environment’s attack surface. Any mention of data transmission should also emphasize the importance of using TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption for transmission confidentiality and integrity.
Well-rounded candidates will also expound on the importance of security audits, compliance, system monitoring, and logging. These aspects reveal candidates who consider the long-term security of your solution within an ever-evolving threat environment, allowing your environment and security staff to respond to potential threats rapidly.
What Kubernetes disaster recovery and backup strategies are significant when considering infrastructure and applications?
An experienced Kubernetes developer should focus on disaster recovery tasks specific to Kubernetes, focusing on backup contents, solution resilience, recovery considerations, and appropriate monitoring levels.
Regular backups must include the cluster’s configuration, application data, and system states. Any mention of popular tools, like Velero or Kasten, demonstrates a candidate’s specific experience in Kubernetes disaster planning.
Resilient architecture focuses on high availability, redundancy, and failover capabilities to minimize service disruptions. Candidates should equate a well-designed and resilient architecture with application availability.
Recovery should focus on data restoration from backups and, most importantly, integrity verification for recovered data and affected applications.
How do you monitor applications deployed on Kubernetes?
After an application has been deployed, it should be monitored to get insights into its performance and health, and to identify potential issues. There are several tools that can be used for monitoring, including Prometheus, Grafana, and Kibana. For logging, Fluentd and ELK stack are popular tools. With these tools, key metrics such as memory consumption, CPU usage, and request latency can be visualized. Alerts can be triggered when an abnormal condition, such as a memory leak or high CPU usage, is detected.
This question assesses a candidate’s experience with applications after they have been deployed and is a good segue into a discussion about troubleshooting.
Practical Assessment
Consider having a hands-on practical assessment or a take-home assignment to gauge each candidate’s technical skills in a real-world setting. Asking each candidate to develop a simple microservice, its Docker container, and its manifest file would be an appropriate project to test their awareness of solution deployment requirements. The microservice should require using the specific programming language used on your projects.
These questions and assessment strategies will provide a well-rounded understanding of each candidate’s technical acumen, problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, which are crucial for a Kubernetes developer role.
Why do companies hire Kubernetes Developers?
Companies with modern application deployment and management strategies increasingly seek to hire Kubernetes experts to navigate the intricate landscape of container orchestration. Kubernetes developers possess many technical skills, ranging from Kubernetes architecture to proficiency in complementary programming languages like Go, Python, and Java. Their expertise promotes the seamless deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications—ultimately ensuring operational efficiency, reliability, and agility in dynamic business environments.
How can Kubernetes experts assist in designing and architecting an optimized Kubernetes infrastructure for your business?
Kubernetes developers typically work within larger teams while orchestrating large deployments to the cloud, which means these developers are used to integrating with existing remote development teams, a boon in today’s increasingly remote work culture.
Kubernetes experts also bring skills in requirements analysis that focus on business processes, existing infrastructures, high availability requirements, and projected system load. These analyses help guide the Kubernetes cluster sizing configuration, network configuration, and storage considerations to balance workload, functionality, and operational costs.
Besides operational and performance considerations, Kubernetes experts apply a stringent security lens to the system, ensuring that best practices and adequate system monitoring are present.
Engaging a proficient developer or team augments an organization’s capability to exploit Kubernetes functionalities to their fullest, which, in turn, propels an organization toward achieving a robust, scalable, and resilient infrastructure capable of delivering superior services to customers and staying competitive in the market.