Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Subject Matter Expert (Remote)

Job Description

Job Description

ComResource is looking for a Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Subject Matter Expert.

We need someone to assist in leading a major enterprise migration from Tanzu PCF to GKE while providing deep technical guidance, architectural direction, and hands-on expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the migration of applications and APIs from Tanzu PCF to GKE
• Define architecture, cluster design, networking, security models, and workload patterns
• Evaluate current PCF workloads and determine the optimal GKE target state
• Mentor teams on Kubernetes, containerization, service mesh, CI/CD, and GCP services
• Build reusable templates, components, and standardized deployment patterns
• Deliver workshops, training sessions, and architecture reviews
• Refactor Java Spring Boot and Python applications for Kubernetes
• Optimize container images, resource allocation, autoscaling, and observability
• Troubleshoot platform, networking, and service-level issues within GKE
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines and IaC workflows
• Implement best practices for logging, monitoring, and alerting
• Enforce secure configurations including Workload Identity, RBAC, and ingress controls
• Work with InfoSec and infrastructure teams to ensure governance and compliance

Essentials:

• 8–12+ years in cloud-native development, DevOps, or platform engineering
• Extensive hands-on GKE experience
• Strong security practices: Workload Identity, RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets
• Experience with Cloud Ops, Prometheus, Grafana
• Expertise in Java Spring Boot and Python
• Successful migrations from Tanzu PCF or similar PaaS platforms
• Strong CI/CD experience (GitHub, Jenkins, Cloud Build, ArgoCD)
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills

Desired:

• Experience with large-scale cloud migrations
• GCP certifications
• Terraform or IaC experience
• Knowledge of Istio or Anthos Service Mesh
• Experience delivering technical training

Req ID: AM2134661212