Los Angeles, California Remote (Global) Full-time

IT Labs is hiring a Deployment Engineer

About the Role

The Deployment Engineer at IT Labs will serve as a key technical liaison between our engineering teams and a deeptech client, ensuring seamless deployment of an AI-powered simulation software stack. This role is central to designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes-based infrastructure across diverse environments while acting as the trusted advisor throughout the deployment lifecycle.

What You'll Do

  • Partner directly with clients to assess infrastructure requirements, security constraints, and deployment preferences.
  • Design and implement deployment strategies for Kubernetes clusters across AWS, Azure, and on-premise environments.
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact throughout the deployment lifecycle.
  • Troubleshoot complex deployment issues, distinguishing between infrastructure and application-level concerns.
  • Act as a system validator to ensure our solutions function seamlessly within client environments.
  • Gather client feedback to inform internal development priorities.
  • Continuously apply and improve deployment best practices and coach peers in their adoption.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters (AWS, Azure, on-premise).
  • Deep expertise with Azure and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Crossplane, Terraform, and Helm.
  • Strong understanding of networking, security, and observability in containerized environments.
  • Proven success in client-facing roles with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-first mindset.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and effective at managing multiple priorities.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in customer success, solutions engineering, or regulated/high-security environments.

Technical Stack

  • Kubernetes
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • on-premise environments
  • Crossplane
  • Terraform
  • Helm
  • Infrastructure-as-Code
  • containerized environments
  • AI-powered simulation software

Team & Environment

International software tech company with teams across multiple countries; role supports a specific deeptech client.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Long-term 12-month contract with possibility for extension and long-term collaboration
  • Full-time arrangement (40h per week)
  • Choose your contract: Contract or B2B
  • PTO provided
  • A background check will be executed if approved to be hired.

Work Mode

Remote position open to candidates in the UK, Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina, Serbia, Croatia, BIH, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Middle East. Full-time arrangement (40h per week), with option to choose Contract or B2B engagement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Required Skills
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Posted 2 months ago