Deployment Engineer

At IT Labs, we are looking for a hands-on Deployment Engineer to support one of the most exciting companies in the AI and engineering space.Our client is building a next-generation platform that combines AI, simulation, and high-performance computing to help engineers design everything from aircraft and cars to semiconductors and energy systems faster and more intelligently. Instead of relying only on physical prototypes and long testing cycles, their technology allows customers to simulate and optimize complex products in software using AI-powered digital models.The company was founded by leaders from Formula 1 and advanced AI, has raised significant funding, and works with some of the world’s most innovative organizations in Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Manufacturing, and Semiconductors.In this role, you will work directly with customer engineering teams to deploy and support Kubernetes-based environments across AWS, Azure, and on-premise infrastructure. This is a highly technical, customer-facing role focused on troubleshooting, deployment, and solving complex infrastructure challenges.The role is best suited for someone who enjoys working in fast-moving environments, learning quickly, and taking ownership with limited onboarding.What You’ll DoWork directly with customers to understand their infrastructure, Kubernetes, networking, and security setupLead technical discovery and deployment-readiness discussionsDeploy and troubleshoot solutions in:AWS EKSAzure AKSOn-prem Kubernetes environmentsOpenShift, Rancher, or vanilla KubernetesUse Terraform, Helm, and Kubernetes operators to install and configure the platformTroubleshoot issues such as:Pods stuck in Pending / CrashLoopBackOffFirewall and networking issuesFailed image pullsResource and scaling limitationsCluster configuration problemsSupport deployments in restricted and air-gapped environmentsWork with product and platform teams to report issues, create workarounds, and improve the productSupport customers after deployment and resolve ongoing infrastructure issuesHelp improve documentation, onboarding, and deployment best practicesOccasionally travel to customer sites when neededRequired SkillsStrong hands-on Kubernetes experience in production environmentsStrong AWS experience, especially EKS and customer-owned AWS accountsStrong Terraform experienceExperience with Helm and Kubernetes operatorsGood understanding of:NetworkingFirewallsVPCs and subnetsDNS, ingress, and routingSecurity restrictions and access controlExperience troubleshooting complex deployment and infrastructure issuesExperience working directly with customers in a technical roleStrong communication skillsSelf-starter mindset and ability to work with limited documentation and onboardingNice to HaveAzure AKSOpenShift or RancherArgo CDAWS GovCloudAir-gapped environmentsGPU / AI workload experienceNVIDIA GPU OperatorCrossplaneExperience in regulated or high-security environmentsWhat to ExpectFast onboarding and early involvement in customer callsA lot of troubleshooting and problem solvingCustomer-facing technical communication, not project managementWork across different customer environments and technologiesOccasional short-notice travel may happenWorking Conditions12-month contract with possibility for extensionFull-time, 40h/weekContract or B2B arrangementPTO providedBackground check requiredOur valuesWe are a company that seeks the best for both our employees and clients, reaching beyond expectations in turning dreams into reality.

Our way of working is rooted in our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Proactivity, Innovation, and People), with an expectation that our future colleagues will make these their second nature in their everyday work and life. We don’t ask for perfection, but we do appreciate people motivated to better themselves in every conceivable aspect.About IT LabsFounded in 2005, IT Labs is an international software tech company, specializing in purpose and process-driven teams for high-performance, innovation, transformation, and efficiency. Our HQ is in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and we have teams around the world - the UK, the Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina, Serbia, Croatia, BIH, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and the Middle East.

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