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Kubernetes & Application Optimization Engineer

MetroSys, Inc. is a leading technology solutions and staffing firm based in San Diego, California, offering innovative IT services since 2006.

MetroSys

Employee count: 11-50

United States only

MetroSys is seeking a highly skilled and operationally savvy engineer to assist with a cost-reduction initiative across a large-scale hosted infrastructure. This short-term contract focuses on performance tuning and right-sizing workloads running on GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine), with emphasis on Kubernetes/Helm configuration and hosted applications written in PHP, Erlang, and Node.js.

The goal is rapid analysis and optimization to achieve significant cost savings in compute and resource allocation. The role is flexible and may conclude at any week depending on project progress.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze Kubernetes namespaces, Helm deployments, and associated workloads in GKE.

  • Identify inefficiencies and implement tuning for resource usage (CPU, memory, autoscaling, etc.).

  • Evaluate application configurations for hosted services written in:

    • PHP

    • Erlang

    • Node.js

  • Recommend and apply changes to reduce infrastructure cost while maintaining reliability and performance.

  • Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams to align changes with operational requirements.

  • Provide documentation and handoff of any changes or recommendations.


Requirements:

  • Strong experience with Kubernetes (preferably GKE) and Helm charts.

  • Proficiency in tuning, right-sizing, and cost-optimization in containerized environments.

  • Working knowledge of PHP, Erlang, and Node.js application hosting and resource behavior.

  • Proven track record in performance engineering or operational optimization.

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environment.

  • Ability to start quickly and work independently with minimal oversight.


Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with cost analysis tools in GCP or third-party FinOps solutions.

  • Prior work in infrastructure downsizing or cloud cost containment projects.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.

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About MetroSys

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MetroSys is more than just a Technology Solutions and Staffing company. We're a collective of status-quo-challenging individuals that love technology and work diligently to help clients maximize their IT potential. Established in 2006 and based in sunny San Diego, CA, MetroSys has built a solid reputation in the IT industry through innovative solutions and exceptional staffing services. Our approach is rooted in teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to embracing diversity. We hire highly skilled professionals who share our passion and dedication to customer service.

Our service offerings include a wide range of IT Solutions such as Professional Services and Staffing, particularly focused on storage solutions such as NetApp and Pure Storage. We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to ever-changing market demands while providing unparalleled support to our customers. From enterprise infrastructure solutions to managed and maintenance services, we strive to deliver results that matter. At MetroSys, we ensure a client-first approach while fostering lasting relationships with our partners, reinforcing our position as trusted advisors in the tech industry.

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