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We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place, and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems.We believe in flexibility, allowing you to explore your passions while making a meaningful impact through our inclusive workforce.
That's what#LifeAtCumminsis all about.We are looking for a talentedKubernetes Engineerto join ourEnterprise Platformsteam in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX.Kubernetes EngineerJob SummaryAt Cummins, we are powering a world that's always on.
As aKubernetes Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of container orchestration solutions that support our global development teams.
You'll work with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and cloud-native systems that accelerate innovation through DevOps, Continuous Delivery, and automation.
This is a hands‐on engineering role with significant influence over system architecture, developer experience, and platform reliability.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement high‐availability Kubernetes infrastructure across cloud (EKS, AKS) and/or on‐premises platforms (e.g., OpenShift).
Drive continuous improvement in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline using tools like GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Helm, JFrog, and Argo Workflows.Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, enabling automated, scalable deployments.Administer and optimize Kubernetes clusters, using tools such as Karpenter (auto‐scaling), Kyverno (policy enforcement), and service meshes like Istio or Linkerd.Define and implement non‐functional requirements (security, performance, availability, etc.)



for Kubernetes workloads.Collaborate with Product Teams and Architects to align infrastructure with business needs, ensuring reusable, modular components.Participate in Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, Solution Reviews, and Inspect and Adapt events.Guide the enablement of internal developer portals (e.g., Backstage, Spacelift, Humanitec) to enhance developer productivity and DevEx.Lead technical evaluations of commercial vs custom solutions, considering security, cost, and long‐term scalability.Advocate for and apply Lean‐Agile and SAFe principles, supporting decentralized decision‐making and continuous delivery.RESPONSIBILITIESCore CompetenciesAgile Systems Thinking & Architecture– Design resilient, scalable architectures using modern DevOps principles.Continuous Delivery & Automation– Champion CI/CD pipelines and automation to enable rapid, safe deployments.Communication & Collaboration– Work cross‐functionally with engineering, business, and security teams globally.Cloud & DevSecOps Expertise– Deep understanding of cloud‐native tooling, infrastructure security, and compliance standards.Innovation & Problem Solving– Identify opportunities to enhance platform performance and developer efficiency.Business & Global Insight– Align technical strategies with business outcomes and general IT frameworks.English proficiency sufficient for professional communicationEducation, Licenses, CertificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology,



or related field (or equivalent work experience).
Relevant cloud and DevOps certifications preferred:Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure certificationsDocker, Puppet, Terraform, or GitHub certificationsCompTIA or other infrastructure/security credentials (preferred)Experience Required5–8 yearsof experience in IT, with at least5 years working directly with Kubernetes in an administrator or platform engineer role.Experience managing Kubernetes clusters with tools such asEKS, AKS, or OpenShift.Strong experience withGitHub, including managing workflows and code pipelines.Hands‐on experience withCI/CD tools(GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, JFrog) and IaC withTerraform.Familiarity withKubernetes ecosystem toolssuch asKarpenter,Kyverno, andservice mesh technologies(Istio/Linkerd).
Experience developing or supporting anInternal Developer Portalis a plus.Prior experience as an IT Architect or working in an Agile enterprise environment is preferred.Unique Job RequirementsMust be comfortable operating in aglobal, highly matrixed environment, aligning with both enterprise‐wide architecture and localized DevOps practices.Expected to play astrategic and tactical role, balancing long‐term architecture goals with short‐term delivery needs.Ability tocoach teamson DevOps best practices, promote reusability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.May require travel or working across global time zones to collaborate with distributed teams.This position may require compliance withexport control regulations—applicants must be eligible as per applicable laws.Additional InformationJobSystems/Information TechnologyOrganizationCummins Inc.Role CategoryOff‐site RemoteJob TypeExempt - Experienced#J-*****-Ljbffr

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