Senior Kubernetes Engineer – SRS Migration

Recruiter:

Watershed Consulting

Job Ref:

0001

Date posted:

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

450 -500 ph

SUMMARY:
Senior Kubernetes Engineer – SRS Migration

POSITION INFO:

Role Summary
Own Kubernetes platform design and operations to host containerized SRS middleware components (WebSphere, MQ, integration services) ensuring high availability, scalability, and operational stability.

Key Responsibilities

Design and manage EKS‑based Kubernetes clusters.
Containerize and deploy Java middleware workloads.
Implement HA, auto‑scaling, rolling upgrades, and zero‑downtime deployments.
Define Kubernetes security, networking, and observability standards.
Troubleshoot performance and stability issues during migration and cutover.
Work closely with DB2 and Infra teams to ensure seamless integration.

Required Experience

middleware/platform engineering.
5+ years of hands‑on Kubernetes (EKS preferred).
Strong Docker, Helm, and CI/CD experience.
Experience supporting mission‑critical production systems.

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