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  • Alexandr

    Front-end Web Developer

    Ukraine/(GMT +2:00)

    Alex is a Middle-to-Senior Full Stack Engineer with strong experience in React, TypeScript, and Node.js. He has worked on a variety of production systems, including SaaS platforms, e-commerce products, logistics tools, and enterprise back-office applications. His background covers both frontend and backend development, building scalable UIs, and API integrations. Alex is comfortable delivering full-stack features end-to-end and has solid experience with modern React ecosystems, TypeScript-heavy codebases, and backend development in Node.js environments.

    Experience

    10 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Aaban

    Automation QA Engineer

    Brazil/(GMT -3:00)

    Aaban is the QA engineer your project is missing! Over 6 years of commercial experience, he has greatly contributed to projects across various domains like fintech, credit and landing, cryptocurrency cloud computing, telecommunications, leveraging businesses to the next level! His prior experience as a Lead QA engineer, showcases his leadership skills, which will positively affect any team structure!

    Experience

    8 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Alex

    Automation QA Engineer

    France/(GMT +1:00)

    Meet Alex, a Senior Automation QA professional with a manual QA background. Alex has served as a team lead for the past three years, demonstrating strong soft skills essential for effective mentorship. Beyond the IT industry, Alex harbors a passion for writing novels and aspires to become a published author someday.

    Experience

    12 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Alexandra

    DevOps

    Moldova, Republic Of/(GMT +2:00)

    Sasha is a senior DevOps and SRE engineer with strong expertise in AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and Terraform. She demonstrates solid fundamentals in networking, Linux systems, and distributed infrastructure operations, excelling in scaling and maintenance tasks. Feedback highlights her clear technical communication and collaborative, client-focused approach. She is best suited for senior SRE or platform engineering roles.

    Experience

    5 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Abdulhakeem

    Data Engineer

    Germany/(GMT +1:00)

    Abdulhakeem has a lifelong passion for numbers and discovering insightful patterns within them. Although he started as a Data Engineer, Abdulhakeem has now grown into a senior AI engineer who can bridge data systems and LLM integration. He's adept at tackling projects of any complexity and would excel in roles ranging from engineering to solution architecture and team leading. Additionally, he is well-versed in cloud solutions like AWS and GCP. Despite his extensive experience in tech, Abdulhakeem also finds joy in music and has recorded his own tracks in the past.

    Experience

    12 years

    Availability

    Part-time & Full-time

  • Alessandro

    Full-Stack Web Developer

    Brazil/(GMT -3:00)

    With 8 years of industry experience, Alessandro remains deeply passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. This drive led him to software development, where he continues to find fulfillment in contributing his skills in Python, Node, and React to various projects. Holding a degree in Computer Science, Alessandro has also gained experience across different domains such as healthcare, logistics, and more!

    Experience

    10 years

    Availability

    Part-time & Full-time

  • Alberto

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Spain/(GMT +1:00)

    Alberto is a senior full-stack developer with 9+ years of experience shipping complete web products end-to-end, from responsive UI to APIs, auth, payments, database design, and cloud deployment. He bootstrapped entire engineering platforms from zero, built B2B dashboards and customer-facing apps with minimal direction, integrated AI/LLM features (OpenAI, Whisper, GPT-4, LangChain) into production SaaS products, and designed distributed backends serving 40M+ users. Alberto can take full ownership — architecture decisions, CI/CD, observability, shipping cadence — and communicate asynchronously with zero hand-holding. Whether it's a greenfield MVP or scaling an existing product, he delivers production-ready code fast and keeps the codebase clean for whoever comes next.

    Experience

    8 years

    Availability

    Part-time & Full-time

  • Adil

    AI Engineer

    United States/(GMT -8:00)

    Adil is a senior AI engineer with 8 years of experience in Python, machine learning, and production LLM-based systems. He has led multi-agent automation projects across legal, insurance, and sports analytics domains, demonstrating expertise in agent orchestration, cost optimization, and workflow architecture. Adil communicates technical concepts clearly, adapts to client needs, and is well-suited for independent, client-facing roles.

    Experience

    8 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Abdellah

    DevOps

    France/(GMT +1:00)

    Abdellah is a Senior DevOps and SRE specialist with strong expertise in Kubernetes operations, on-prem infrastructure, and cluster networking at scale. He has led platform engineering initiatives for large environments, including managing 700+ Kubernetes clusters and designing custom open-source cloud solutions. Feedback highlights his analytical debugging, direct communication, and preference for evidence-based problem solving!

    Experience

    7 years

    Availability

    Part-time & Full-time

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a Kubernetes developer?

The cost to hire a Kubernetes developer as an in-house worker and as an independent contractor is different. The base pay for hiring a Senior Kubernetes Developer for a direct hire in the US, San Jose, ranges from $128K – $181K, according to Glassdoor. The additional pay is $82K – $152K per year.

What is the day rate for a Kubernetes developer?

The average daily rate for a Senior Kubernetes developer’s contract in San Jose, US, ranges from $507 to $718, according to GlassDoor. The rate depends on various factors: seniority level, skill sets, and number of years of experience.

What is the US hourly rate for a Kubernetes developer?

The hourly rate, which is the base pay without additional pay for direct hire, if you are looking for a Senior Kubernetes developer in San Jose, US, ranges from $63 to $83, according to Glassdoor. Additional pay is $82K – $152K per year.

Where can I hire a Kubernetes developer?

To hire the right Senior Kubernetes developer for remote full-time projects, you can cooperate with Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and other platforms. They provide job posting services that can help you seek a Kubernetes developer. It’s necessary to create a list of relevant questions for the screening calls and tech skills interview. You need to be ready to conduct all the stages at the same time – checking the CVs, moving forward with the screening calls, and conducting tech interviews. However, going through numerous dev resumes and profiles can be extremely time-consuming and overwhelming, as well as communication, setting up interviews, and tech tasks to find the best candidates. If you prefer to cut the chase and focus on other tasks, Lemon.io is at your service. We will select for you 2-3 vetted candidates who meet all your requirements in 48 hours.

How to hire a Kubernetes developer?

Firstly, you should compile a set of prerequisites that align with the Senior Kubernetes developer you seek. Take into account the budget, timeline, regional preferences, and select the mode of collaboration: either direct employment or contract basis. Create a list of relevant screening call questions and tasks for the tech skills interview. If you wish to simplify the process, you can seek assistance from Lemon.io and receive several recommendations for a Senior Kubernetes developer from our team.

What are the best certifications for Kubernetes developers?

Most certifications relevant to Kubernetes developers can be in container orchestration, Kubernetes architecture, and deployment practices. There are a few certifications that could be useful: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP), AWS Certified Kubernetes Developer (AWS CKD), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Certification, Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Certification.

Is Kubernetes still in demand?

Yes, Kubernetes is still in demand. It is very useful for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It is highly popular in DevOps and cloud-native strategies.

What is the Lemon.io no-risk trial period?

A no-risk paid trial helps clients be confident in their Kubernetes engineer. It consists of 20 prepaid hours, during which you can check how the Kubernetes developer completes your project’s tasks. Additionally, Lemon.io has a zero-risk replacement guarantee. We will offer you a new Kubernetes engineer if the previous one doesn’t meet your expectations. This is not a common situation for us; however, if it happens, we promise our customer success team will proceed with the replacement.

Can I hire a Kubernetes developer in less than 48 hours through Lemon.io?

You can hire a Kubernetes developer in 48 hours through Lemon.io. In 48 hours, our team will manually find you a Kubernetes developer in our pre-screened community. All the Kubernetes developers in our talent pool have already successfully passed a few vetting stages: VideoAsk, completion of their me.lemon profile, a screening call with our recruiters that includes various technical questions, and a technical interview with our technical interviewers.

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