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Serge Z.

Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel

$45/hr
5.0
27 jobs

Hey, I'm Serge — a DevOps engineer and Linux sysadmin with 16 years of hands-on experience. Top Rated Plus on Upwork, $70K+ earned, 100% Job Success Score across 24 contracts. My day-to-day involves leading DevOps work for US and Israeli companies — finance, government, tech. Through my employer, the rate is around $100–120/hr — that includes company overhead, account managers, and the usual agency markup. Here on Upwork you hire me directly. No middlemen, no account managers. That's why the rate is lower — not because the work is different. What I focus on most: **Kubernetes and container infrastructure** I've set up and migrated dozens of projects to Kubernetes — EKS, GKE, AKS, and on-prem. I handle the full stack: Helm-based deployments, Grafana + Loki for monitoring and logging, Terraform for infra as code. If your app is still running on Docker Compose and you're hitting limits, this is exactly what I do. **CI/CD pipelines** Setting up proper pipelines from scratch — GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Helm. Dev/stage/prod environments with proper Git flow so your developers aren't blocking each other. **Cloud infrastructure — AWS, GCP, Azure** Terraform for everything that can be described as code. Multi-environment setups, VPC, networking, RDS, S3, load balancers, security groups. Migrations between accounts, between clouds, and from on-prem to cloud. **AI infrastructure** More recently I've been setting up GPU-based AI infrastructure — Ollama, vLLM, LiteLLM proxy. If you're deploying local LLMs or building AI-powered apps and need the infra side sorted, that's something I can help with too. **A few practical things:** - Up to 8 hours/day — I work focused, not just "clocked in" - You work directly with me throughout the project - I write documentation so your team can actually use what I build If you have a project in mind and want to talk through the scope first, I'm happy to do a short call. Just send a message. Serge ---

  • Kubernetes
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • Linux
  • Bash
  • DevOps
  • GitLab
  • Continuous Integration
  • Infrastructure as Code
Hansila K.

Kandy, Sri Lanka

$20/hr
5.0
24 jobs

👋 Hey there! I'm Hansila - DevOps/Cloud Engineer | Full Stack Developer 🌟 Top Rated on Upwork with 100%+ success rate! Hi! I'm a DevOps engineer and developer who loves solving tech problems. I'm here to help your projects run smoothly without all the technical headaches. 😊 🛠️ What I can help you with: 💻 Full Stack Development I build awesome web applications using: React, Next.js, Svelte, SvelteKit for frontends FastAPI, Node.js for backends MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL for data storage Keycloak, JWT for authentication 📱 Mobile App Development & Deployment Build cross-platform mobile apps using Ionic and Capacitor iOS App Store & Google Play Store publishing CI/CD automation for mobile app releases App signing, provisioning profiles, and certificates management 🚀 DevOps Skills Need to set up Kubernetes? I've got you covered! (I'm a certified Kubernetes Admin 🏆) Want to modernize your app? I'll help convert it to microservices Worried about storage? I set up and manage Ceph clusters Need better deployment? I'll create CI/CD pipelines that work like a charm ☁️ Cloud Solutions I work across AWS, Azure, and GCP (and yes, I'm certified too! 🎓) 🔍 My Approach I don't just do the work and disappear - I'm all about: Clear communication (no tech jargon unless you want it!) Being available when you need help Explaining things in a way that makes sense Building solutions that save you money in the long run 🤝 Let's Chat! Whether you need help with a small task or a big project, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a message and we can discuss how I can make your tech life easier! P.S. Check out my reviews to see what others have said about working with me! 😄

  • Kubernetes
  • DevOps
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Docker
  • Containerization
  • CI/CD
  • Apache Cordova
  • Ionic Framework
  • Svelte
  • Ceph
  • Amazon ECS for Kubernetes
  • React
  • Kubeflow
  • Docker Compose
Caner C.

Mudanya, Turkey

$20/hr
5.0
18 jobs

hire.cansu.dev I help businesses build fast, reliable APIs and automate infrastructure so deployments are smooth and systems scale without downtime. With experience in Go, Python, and Linux server management, I can set up everything for you. Core Services - Backend Development: Fast & reliable APIs (Go, Python, FastAPI, ASP.NET, Typescript). - DevOps & Automation: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code. - Web Scraping & Automation: Playwright, Puppeteer, Python, Go. - Cloud & Servers: AWS, Linux Provisioning, PostgreSQL, Redis, Cloudflare. - Monitoring & Reliability: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry.

  • Kubernetes
  • DevOps
  • Docker
  • Linux System Administration
  • Golang
  • PostgreSQL
  • Python
  • FastAPI
  • GitLab
  • CI/CD
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Amazon EC2
  • Amazon ECS
  • Amazon CloudWatch
  • ASP.NET Core
KAMRAN A.

Gujranwala, Pakistan

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

"With 4+ years of experience as a DevOps and Cloud Engineer, I don't just set up servers; I build infrastructure that scales, survives outages, and turns chaotic deployments into smooth, automated releases." The Problem I Solve: Slow CI/CD pipelines? Costly AWS bills? Legacy apps crashing under traffic? I fix the underlying architecture so your developers can code, and your users never experience downtime. Real Results I Have Delivered: Speed: Slashed deployment time from 4 hours to 15 minutes for a fintech client using GitHub Actions & Kubernetes. Stability: Built auto-scaling AWS infrastructure that effortlessly handled a 10x traffic spike. Modernization: Successfully migrated a legacy monolithic app to fault-tolerant Kubernetes microservices. Observability: Reduced incident response time from 4 hours to 20 minutes using Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack. My Core Stack: ☁️ AWS, Azure, GCP 🏗️ Terraform, Ansible (IaC) 🐳 Docker & Kubernetes (K8s) 🔁 Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD (GitOps) 📊 Prometheus, Grafana, ELK (Monitoring) 🐧 Linux System Administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian) Why Clients Trust Me: As my reviews show, I am a "Clear Communicator" and "Solution Oriented." I don't just copy-paste scripts; I understand your business logic. I provide detailed documentation after every project so you never feel left in the dark. Ready to stabilize your infrastructure or accelerate your next cloud migration? Let's connect.

  • Kubernetes
  • Linux System Administration
  • Docker
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Terraform
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • CI/CD
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus
  • Jenkins
  • Database Administration
  • Amazon RDS
  • Amazon EC2
  • DigitalOcean
  • LAMP Stack
  • Ubuntu
  • NGINX
  • cPanel
  • Web Hosting
  • Postfix SMTP Server
Khanjan M.

Rajkot, India

$25/hr
5.0
35 jobs

A Reliable and Detailed-oriented individual Looking for work in specifically AWS based Cloud Infrastructure, possessing good interpersonal and analytical skills, who wish to work with 100% dedication.

  • Kubernetes
  • Amazon ECS for Kubernetes
  • Containerization
  • Amazon EC2
  • AWS CloudFront
  • Docker
  • Jenkins
  • CI/CD
  • Amazon CloudWatch
  • GitHub
  • Grafana
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Terraform
  • Deployment Automation
  • Google Cloud Platform
Pavlo Z.

Novohuivyns'ke, Ukraine

$60/hr
4.9
395 jobs

🚀 As a DevOps Engineer, I help companies design, operate, and scale cloud infrastructure that stays reliable under real production load. I work with startups, scale-ups, and enterprise teams to deliver stable, automated, and cost-efficient cloud platforms that support business growth across AWS, GCP, and Azure. ☁️ My focus is on building resilient systems where automation, observability, and predictable delivery are critical, helping teams deploy faster, reduce operational risk, and scale infrastructure with confidence. 💻 Over the years, I have worked with startups, scale-ups, and enterprise teams delivering complex aws devops and azure devops solutions on aws. My role typically sits at the intersection of engineering and operations, where I translate business requirements into resilient cloud architectures. I regularly work with kubernetes-based platforms, Infrastructure-as-Code using terraform, and automated CI/CD pipelines that support frequent, low-risk releases. ⚙️ In multi-cloud environments, I apply consistent devops gcp and AWS practices to ensure teams can deploy and operate services without friction. This includes designing deployment strategies, standardizing environments, and implementing automation that reduces manual effort and human error. Whether the workload runs on AWS, GCP, or Azure, my goal is always the same: reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency. 📉 A significant part of my experience comes from optimizing cloud spend while improving performance. I have led DevOps initiatives that reduced infrastructure costs by up to 77% on Amazon Web Services, without sacrificing availability or security. At the same time, I have supported high-traffic systems processing petabytes of data per month, ensuring stable operations during traffic spikes and seasonal peaks. 🤝 As a Senior DevOps Engineer, I often work closely with developers, product owners, and architects. I help teams adopt modern DevOps workflows, improve deployment confidence, and remove bottlenecks in delivery pipelines. This collaboration is especially important in environments where azure devops, aws devops, and gcp tooling coexist and teams need a unified operational approach. 🧩 My cloud experience spans designing and supporting containerized platforms, implementing disaster recovery strategies, and building automated scaling solutions. Using kubernetes and cloud-native services, I help organizations move away from fragile, manual processes toward self-healing systems that adapt to demand. Infrastructure managed with terraform allows teams to version, audit, and reproduce environments consistently across regions and cloud providers. 🔐 Security and reliability are integral to my DevOps approach. I have implemented secure cloud architectures aligned with industry standards while maintaining fast delivery cycles. By embedding security and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows, I help teams meet regulatory requirements without slowing down development. 🎯 Clients typically engage me when they need a senior-level DevOps engineer who understands real-world cloud challenges, not just tools. I bring hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure, combined with practical knowledge of operating systems, networking, and distributed systems. My focus is always on long-term stability, transparent operations, and measurable improvements in delivery and performance. 📩 If you are looking for someone who can own DevOps responsibilities end-to-end, integrate seamlessly with your engineering team, and deliver reliable cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure, I bring the experience and mindset needed to support your goals.

  • Kubernetes
  • DevOps
  • Amazon Web Services
  • CI/CD
  • Docker
  • Terraform
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Ansible
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Python
  • Jenkins
  • Linux
  • Git
  • Amazon EC2
  • Deployment Automation

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Kubernetes Developers Hiring FAQs

What is a Kubernetes developer?

Organizations often have a need for containerization, the practice of packaging up code with all its dependencies into standardized units of software that can run quickly and reliably in multiple environments. Upwork offers a variety of Kubernetes developers who can help clients manage their containers with Google’s container orchestration solution Kubernetes.

How do you hire a Kubernetes developer?

You can source Kubernetes developer talent on Upwork by following these three steps:

  • Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a Kubernetes developer.
  • Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
  • Shortlist and interview Kubernetes developers. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview. 

Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of Kubernetes developer] you need to complete your project.

How much does it cost to hire a Kubernetes developer?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced Kubernetes developer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their Kubernetes freelancing services more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project. 

How do you write a Kubernetes developer job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample Kubernetes developer job post titles:

  • Need experienced Kubernetes platform manager
  • Kubernetes-Container architect needed to manage greenfield implementation for bank
  • Looking for Kubernetes subject matter expert to train staff on containerization

Project description

An effective Kubernetes developer job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From managing Docker development to training staff, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or environments, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Kubernetes developer job responsibilities

Here are some examples of Kubernetes developer job responsibilities:

  • Deploy and maintaining distributed, failure-resistant architectures in software development environment
  • Automating the development and deployment of products and services
  • Help build automation tools and components that will aid in governed, self-serve installation of code 

Kubernetes developer job requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in Kubernetes developer. Here are some examples:

  • Must hold a Cloud Native Computing Foundation certificate
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working in a Linux-based environment 
  • Successful track record of training and mentoring staff on containerization