Company Description Forkast is a cutting-edge prediction market platform designed for gaming and sports enthusiasts. It empowers users to participate in predictions about trending topics in gaming, livestreamers, sports, and cryptocurrency. With a focus on engaging communities and providing unique insights, Forkast fosters innovation and excitement in digital culture. Join us in shaping the future of interactive predictions and stay at the forefront of these dynamic industries.
Role Description We are seeking a highly skilled
DevOps Engineer
with strong expertise in
Kubernetes
to join our global engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, automating, and maintaining scalable and secure infrastructure to support our applications. You'll collaborate closely with development and operations teams across time zones to ensure smooth deployments, high availability, and system reliability.
Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage
Kubernetes clusters
(EKS, AKS, GKE, or self-managed). Develop and maintain
CI/CD pipelines
for automated build, test, and deployment. Implement
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
using Terraform, Helm, or Ansible. Ensure
system scalability, security, and high availability
across environments. Automate deployment, scaling, and management of
containerized applications. Monitor and optimize infrastructure using
Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack. Manage
secrets, certificates, and service configurations
securely. Collaborate with teams across
ET and IST
time zones to support releases and resolve incidents. Implement
observability best practices
to ensure performance and reliability. Participate in
on-call rotation
and
incident management
processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 3–5+ years of experience in
DevOps ,
SRE, or similar roles. Hands-on experience managing
Kubernetes
in production environments. Strong background in
Docker
and container orchestration. Proficiency in
Terraform ,
Helm, and
CI/CD tools
(GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.). Experience with
cloud platforms
(AWS, Azure, or GCP). Proficiency in
Linux administration
and
shell scripting. Solid understanding of
networking, security, and
monitoring
in cloud environments. Excellent communication and collaboration skills for distributed teams.
Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as
CKA / CKAD / AWS Certified DevOps Engineer. Experience with
service mesh technologies
(Istio) or
ArgoCD / Flux. Familiarity with
GitOps
principles and best practices. Experience with
cost optimization
and
performance tuning
in Kubernetes. Familiarity with
serverless
or
hybrid cloud
environments. Good to have:
experience managing
blockchain infrastructure
(nodes, validators, or related DevOps workflows).
Work Schedule Must have
significant overlap between 5 AM – 2 PM ET
for collaboration with both US and India-based teams. Flexible working arrangements are available outside of core hours.
What we offer? Fully remote, flexible work environment. Opportunities to work with a
global, modern tech stack
and highly skilled international team. Continuous learning opportunities and support for relevant certifications.