Kubernetes · Helm · Argo CD · Prometheus
Hire Kubernetes engineers
Vetted Kubernetes engineers who set up, automate and run your clusters alongside your team, matched to your stack and budget. On your team in 2–3 weeks.
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- Kubernetes
- Helm
- Argo CD
- Terraform
- Prometheus
- Grafana
What does a Kubernetes engineer do?
A Kubernetes engineer designs, automates and runs container platforms on Kubernetes, the open-source system for deploying and scaling containerised applications. They set up clusters on EKS, GKE or AKS, package services with Helm, automate delivery with GitOps and keep workloads secure, observable and cost-efficient.
DevKit Kubernetes engineers work with Helm, Argo CD, Terraform and the Prometheus and Grafana observability stack, and join your team in your tools and processes. Every one of them passes a technical interview with our senior engineers before you see their CV.
When to hire one
- Moving services from VMs or Docker Compose to Kubernetes
- Setting up GitOps delivery with Argo CD or Flux
- Stabilising, upgrading or securing existing clusters
- Adding monitoring, alerting and autoscaling to production workloads
What our Kubernetes engineers do
Typical work our Kubernetes engineers take on for clients.
Cluster setup and operations
Managed clusters on EKS, GKE or AKS, provisioned with Terraform and kept upgraded and healthy.
Packaging and deployment
Helm charts and Kustomize overlays that make every service deploy the same way in every environment.
GitOps and CI/CD
Argo CD or Flux pipelines where Git is the source of truth and every change is reviewed.
Scaling and cost control
Resource requests, autoscaling and node pools tuned so workloads scale without wasting capacity.
Security and networking
RBAC, network policies, secrets management, ingress and service mesh configured safely.
Observability
Prometheus, Grafana, logging and OpenTelemetry tracing that make cluster and service behaviour clear.
Kubernetes technologies we cover
Platforms
- Kubernetes
- Amazon EKS
- Google GKE
- Azure AKS
- Docker
- Terraform
Deployment and GitOps
- Helm
- Kustomize
- Argo CD
- Flux
- GitHub Actions
- GitLab CI
Networking and security
- NGINX Ingress
- Istio
- Cilium
- cert-manager
- External Secrets
- Vault
Observability and scaling
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Loki
- OpenTelemetry
- KEDA
- Karpenter
Matched to your budget: which level do you need?
We match the level to the work, so you don't pay senior rates for tasks a mid-level engineer handles well, or put critical work on the wrong hire.
Junior
Well-defined tasks with guidance
Bug fixes, tests and smaller features in an established codebase, with a senior on your team to review their work. The most budget-friendly option.
Mid-level
Independent feature work
Builds features end to end in an existing architecture with little supervision. The best value for most product teams.
Senior
Complex features and ownership
Owns complex parts of the system, makes sound technical decisions and mentors others. Worth it where mistakes are expensive.
Tech lead / Architect
Architecture and team leadership
Designs the system, sets standards and leads other engineers. Ideal for new products, rewrites or a team without technical leadership.
Not sure? Tell us the work and your budget on a free call, and we'll recommend the right level for each role.
What's in every profile we send
Within 3–5 business days of our call, you get a shortlist of vetted candidates. Every profile gives you what you need to decide quickly.
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Skills verified by engineers
Each candidate passes a technical interview with our senior engineers. You see what they can actually do, not just what their CV says.
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Interviewer's notes
Strengths, gaps and how the candidate approached the interview tasks, written by the engineer who interviewed them.
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Why this match
How the person fits your role, your team and your budget, and which level we recommend for the work.
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Level and relevant experience
From junior to tech lead, with the projects and domains that matter for your role.
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English, time zone and availability
Communication level, working-hours overlap with your team and the earliest start date.
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A clear monthly rate
One price per engineer per month, so you can compare candidates against your budget straight away.
Client reviews: rated 5.0 on Clutch
Verified Clutch reviews from engineering leaders and founders who scaled their teams with DevKit.
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Hiring Kubernetes engineers: FAQ
How quickly can I hire a Kubernetes engineer through DevKit?
You usually receive vetted Kubernetes CVs within 3–5 business days, and the engineer typically starts within 2–3 weeks of the first call. If the fit isn't right, we replace them free of charge.
Do your Kubernetes engineers work with EKS, GKE and AKS?
Yes. Our Kubernetes engineers run managed clusters on EKS, GKE and AKS, provision them with Terraform and deploy with Helm and Argo CD or Flux. They also set up Prometheus, Grafana and alerting. Tell us your stack and we'll match to it.
Do I need a senior Kubernetes engineer?
Not always. If your platform is set and someone senior reviews changes, a mid-level engineer often handles day-to-day cluster work for less. For a new platform design, a migration to Kubernetes, multi-cluster setups or security hardening, a senior engineer or tech lead is usually worth it. We'll recommend the right level on a free call.
How much does it cost to hire a Kubernetes engineer?
Staff augmentation is billed as a monthly rate per engineer, depending on the level and stack. Tell us your budget and we'll match Kubernetes engineers to it; exact rates come with the first CVs.
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Send us the role. Get CVs in 3–5 days.
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What happens next
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We reply within one business day
A real person reads every request, not a bot.
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A free 30-minute call
We talk through the role, your team, the timeline and the budget.
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Vetted CVs in 3–5 days
Each profile comes with interview notes and a clear monthly rate.
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