Direct Vision Central

Engineering Department

Job Description

So, let’s get to it! 🔐 Operational Responsibilities Operating System, Kubelet, CRI & AMI Configuration: Define and own lifecycle management, patching, and performance tuning of worker nodes. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Experience implementing security controls, RBAC, and compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks). Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Instances (ACI), and Azure App Service for Containers is a plus. Equal Employment Opportunity Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with architecture, security, FinOps, DevOps, and product teams to align platform capabilities with business outcomes. Worker Node Scaling: Design and handle autoscaling groups, node pools, and lifecycle automation. CloudWatch). Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams and domains. All personnel may be needed to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time. Build and maintain reusable service catalog products, CDK with Python, and CI/CD pipelines to support self-service infrastructure provisioning. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. A Little About You You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Lead platform roadmap development and cross-functional alignment with architecture, security, FinOps, and product engineering. Policies & Governance: Define and enforce RBAC, network policies, pod security standards, and IAM roles for service accounts. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients. Thank you for staying vigilant. Strong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (CDK with Python), AWS DevOps native CI/CD tooling, and observability stacks (e.g. All genuine offers originate from our Talent Acquisition team using the “@zelis.com” domain. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com. Quotas & Budgets: Implement resource quotas, tagging strategies, and budget controls to support chargeback models and cost transparency. Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance) is a plus. Zelis maintains a transparent, fee-free recruitment process. Zelis’ full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ health, well-being, and financial protection. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all. You will act as the technical authority for Kubernetes, directly contributing to platform architecture, security, reliability, developer experience, and cost optimization. We do not use WhatsApp or personal emails for recruitment. A Little About Us Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. The role is expected to be highly hands-on, including implementation and operational support. Define platform capabilities including compute autoscaling, pod networking, network policies, load balancing, and storage drivers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Position Overview The Sr Kubernetes Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for designing, building, and operating Zelis’ Kubernetes platform(s). 🚀 Developer Enablement Develop templates and automation to empower developers to build and run Kubernetes platform(s). At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Proven track record of designing and operating production-grade Kubernetes platforms in multi-account AWS environments. ⚙️ Operational Excellence Drive standardization in tooling, automation, patching, and observability across Kubernetes clusters. Louis MO, St. Location and Workplace Flexibility We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills mandatory of personnel so classified. Key Responsibilities 🧭 Platform Ownership & Strategy Architect and operationalize a Kubernetes platform(s) on AWS supporting multi-account, multi-region deployments aligned with AWS Well-Architected principles. This role is central to our cloud modernization efforts and requires deep experience running Kubernetes in production. Forward any suspected fraud to verify-offers@zelis.com for prompt investigation. Exposure to platform engineering and internal developer platforms. Add-ons Management: Deploy and maintain cluster add-ons such as CoreDNS, kube-proxy, metrics server, and custom controllers. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in cloud-native infrastructure, with deep expertise in Kubernetes (e.g., Native, Amazon EKS and Amazon ECS). Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future. Champion developer experience through clear interfaces, documentation, and onboarding support. You will partner closely with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver a secure, scalable, and reliable Kubernetes platform. The position also offers a future path into people management for those who are interested, though it may remain a primarily technical role. Own SLAs, SLOs, incident response playbooks, and platform reliability engineering practices. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies. Define paved path container standards and support consumption of those standards. Preferred Experience Familiarity with GitOps workflows, and container security. Base Salary Range $139,000.00 - $186,000.00 At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. Influence enterprise-wide infrastructure strategy through technical leadership and thought partnership. EKS Cluster Configuration: Manage cluster-level settings including version upgrades, endpoint access, audit logging, and control plane integrations. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients. We foster a hybrid and telecommute friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. Accessibility Support We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. VPC Configuration: Architect secure and scalable VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, and security groups.