Azure Kubernetes (AKS) Platform Engineer
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Role: Azure Kubernetes (AKS) Platform Engineer Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid Contract Role
Job Description Role Descriptions: Design and deploy Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters with private cluster configurations| managed identities| and RBAC. Configure AKS networking Azure CNI| Kubenet| internal load balancers| and ingress controllers (AGIC NGINX).Integrate AKS with Azure Container Registry (ACR)| Key Vault via CSI driver| and Azure Monitor for containers. Manage Helm chart deployments| namespaces| resource quotas| and pod security policies. Implement node pool auto scaling| cluster upgrades| and blue-green deployment strategies. Harden AKS environments policy enforcement (Azure Policy OPA Gatekeeper)| network policies| and image scanning. Build and maintain CICD pipelines for containerized workloads using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Troubleshoot cluster and workload issues| including networking| DNS| resource constraints| and crashes. Develop runbooks and operational documentation for AKS platform management. Coordinate with application teams to onboard workloads onto the AKS platform. Essential Skills: More than 5 years of Kubernetes experience with at least 2 years on AKS in production. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes internals scheduling| networking| storage| RBAC. Experience with Helm| Kustomize| and GitOps workflows (FluxArgoCD). Proficiency in Azure CNI networking and AKS private cluster configuration. Hands-on experience with ACR| managed identities| and Key Vault integration. CICD pipeline experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) preferred. Scripting skills in Bash| Python| or PowerShell. Nice to have Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or CKAD certification. Experience with service mesh (Istio| Linkerd) on AKS. Exposure to multi-cluster and multi-region AKS architectures.
About Apptoza Inc.
Apptoza is a boutique IT service provider, offering a comprehensive range of IT services and solutions. We take pride in delivering excellence in IT consulting to businesses of all sizes, from large enterprises to mid-sized and small businesses.
Founded by a team of seasoned IT professionals, Apptoza provides the expertise and leadership necessary to drive successful IT projects and help companies achieve their strategic goals. Whether you require full-scale IT project execution, application management services, or short-term consulting, our solutions are designed to enhance efficiency across systems, processes, and teams.
As a one-stop IT solutions provider, we offer end-to-end expertise in IT applications. Our consultants have an average of 10+ years of experience, delivering IT implementations across North America, Europe, and Asia. With deep industry knowledge, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills, we ensure tailored solutions that align with your unique business needs.
With a global team based in the USA, Canada, and India, we provide flexible, high-quality, and cost-effective IT project implementations. Our customized delivery models—blending on-site, near-site, and off-site services—ensure optimal outcomes for our clients.
At Apptoza, our success is built on a client-first philosophy. We believe that delivering outstanding service and long-term collaboration sets us apart from the competition. Our commitment to excellence and innovation fosters strong, lasting partnerships with our clients.
At Apptoza, your success is our priority.
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Azure Kubernetes (AKS) Platform Engineer
About the role
Role: Azure Kubernetes (AKS) Platform Engineer Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid Contract Role
Job Description Role Descriptions: Design and deploy Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters with private cluster configurations| managed identities| and RBAC. Configure AKS networking Azure CNI| Kubenet| internal load balancers| and ingress controllers (AGIC NGINX).Integrate AKS with Azure Container Registry (ACR)| Key Vault via CSI driver| and Azure Monitor for containers. Manage Helm chart deployments| namespaces| resource quotas| and pod security policies. Implement node pool auto scaling| cluster upgrades| and blue-green deployment strategies. Harden AKS environments policy enforcement (Azure Policy OPA Gatekeeper)| network policies| and image scanning. Build and maintain CICD pipelines for containerized workloads using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Troubleshoot cluster and workload issues| including networking| DNS| resource constraints| and crashes. Develop runbooks and operational documentation for AKS platform management. Coordinate with application teams to onboard workloads onto the AKS platform. Essential Skills: More than 5 years of Kubernetes experience with at least 2 years on AKS in production. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes internals scheduling| networking| storage| RBAC. Experience with Helm| Kustomize| and GitOps workflows (FluxArgoCD). Proficiency in Azure CNI networking and AKS private cluster configuration. Hands-on experience with ACR| managed identities| and Key Vault integration. CICD pipeline experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) preferred. Scripting skills in Bash| Python| or PowerShell. Nice to have Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or CKAD certification. Experience with service mesh (Istio| Linkerd) on AKS. Exposure to multi-cluster and multi-region AKS architectures.
About Apptoza Inc.
Apptoza is a boutique IT service provider, offering a comprehensive range of IT services and solutions. We take pride in delivering excellence in IT consulting to businesses of all sizes, from large enterprises to mid-sized and small businesses.
Founded by a team of seasoned IT professionals, Apptoza provides the expertise and leadership necessary to drive successful IT projects and help companies achieve their strategic goals. Whether you require full-scale IT project execution, application management services, or short-term consulting, our solutions are designed to enhance efficiency across systems, processes, and teams.
As a one-stop IT solutions provider, we offer end-to-end expertise in IT applications. Our consultants have an average of 10+ years of experience, delivering IT implementations across North America, Europe, and Asia. With deep industry knowledge, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills, we ensure tailored solutions that align with your unique business needs.
With a global team based in the USA, Canada, and India, we provide flexible, high-quality, and cost-effective IT project implementations. Our customized delivery models—blending on-site, near-site, and off-site services—ensure optimal outcomes for our clients.
At Apptoza, our success is built on a client-first philosophy. We believe that delivering outstanding service and long-term collaboration sets us apart from the competition. Our commitment to excellence and innovation fosters strong, lasting partnerships with our clients.
At Apptoza, your success is our priority.