Kubernetes SME (USC's)

The Impact of a Kubernetes SME (Contractor) at Coupa:
As a Subject Matter Expert in Kubernetes, you will provide specialized, high-impact
technical guidance and hands-on engineering to solve our most complex scaling challenges.
You will act as a catalyst for our automation and FinOps initiatives across our large
enterprise cluster environment, helping us rapidly implement and optimize advanced
resource management systems to eliminate toil and boost platform resilience.
What You'll Do [Responsibilities]:
● Serve as the ultimate escalation point and technical authority for complex Kubernetes
architectural and scaling challenges.
● Accelerate the deployment and fine-tuning of intelligent resource automation platforms
(e.g., ScaleOps, Karpenter) across our cluster fleet.
● Audit existing cluster architectures and provide actionable recommendations to
improve high availability, security, and resource utilization.
● Develop and implement advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules and automation
scripts to solve highly specific platform bottlenecks.
● Partner with our internal engineering teams to share knowledge, document best
practices, and upskill the team on modern K8s paradigms.
What You Will Bring to Coupa [Requirements]:
● Expert-level, deeply specialized knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, networking, and
security at a massive scale.
● Proven track record as a consultant or SME implementing automated scaling and
optimization tools (Karpenter, ScaleOps) in enterprise environments.
● Deep proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, OpenTofu) and writing custom
automation tooling.
● Strong grasp of container-level FinOps and cloud cost-avoidance methodologies.
● Ability to rapidly onboard, identify critical bottlenecks, and deliver high-quality
technical solutions independently.