Senior Docker Kubernetes Specialist for Release Pipeline Hardening Initiative

Ridgeline Software

Freelance · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

Ridgeline Software is modernizing its release pipeline by boosting test automation. We need a Docker Kubernetes Specialist to design and implement container‑orchestrated test environments that cut regression risk before each launch.

Key responsibilities

• Architect scalable Kubernetes clusters for automated test suites
• Create Docker images optimized for CI/CD pipelines
• Integrate test frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) with Helm charts
• Collaborate with QA leads to define failure thresholds and reporting
• Document deployment patterns and hand‑over procedures

Must-have skills

• Deep experience with Docker containerization
• Advanced Kubernetes administration (RBAC, networking, scaling)
• Proven track record in CI/CD and test automation integration

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Helm and Kustomize
• Experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Knowledge of performance testing tools