Kubernetes (aka K8s) is an open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and managing containerized apps. (Containers are packages of software that contain all the necessary elements to run in any environment.)

Originally designed by Google and written in Go, Kubernetes offers lots of benefits, including scaling without increasing the size of your dev ops team.

Because of these benefits, Kubernetes developers are in high demand. This means you may face an uphill battle if you want to hire Kubernetes experts by yourself. The hiring process can also be exhausting, and hiring developers who aren’t the right fit for your company can cost you thousands of dollars.

The good news is we can help. Here at Gun.io, we’ve helped hundreds of companies – from Fortune 500s to startups – hire Kubernetes developers with years of experience. And because we know communication is vital, we’ll help you hire Kubernetes experts who are fluent in English.

This means you can trust us to hire a Kubernetes engineer (or three) for your development needs!

Why choose Gun.io

Hire Kubernetes experts vetted by our team of senior engineers

Developers on our platform go through a rigorous screening process. This screening includes an algorithmic screening, a background check, and a live technical interview with one of our senior engineers. As a result, approximately 100 developers get to work with Gun.io clients each month out of 1,000s who apply.

Hire fast

Hire Kubernetes developers in 13 days or less (our average time-to-hire).

Hire from a trusted pool of talent   

Hundreds of companies – from startups to Fortune 500s – have been served through our platform. Moreover, 70% of currently engaged developers have 10+ years of software experience.

Hire Kubernetes experts with Gun.io

1. Build your ideal candidate

Tell us the skills you require and chat with our talent team.

2. Receive your candidates

In 3-5 business days, you’ll be sent a shortlist of the best Kubernetes experts for hire. There are no job posts or stacks of resumes to review—just a shortlist of great matches ready to work. 

You can then decide which candidates you’d like to chat with, and we’ll arrange the intro calls. One of our team will also sit in to help answer any questions.

3. Get started

Once contracts are in place and you’re ready to hire a Kubernetes developer (or three), we’ll connect you. You can then work together as you see fit. We also support both parties as needed and handle hours tracking, billing, and payments.

At Gun.io, we want you to be 100% satisfied, so we’ll help you hire Kubernetes experts again if you have any problems.

What is a Kubernetes developer?

Companies often need to use containers when building apps. Containerization is the process of packaging up code with all its dependencies into standardized units of software that can run quickly and reliably in any environment.

Here at Gun, we’ll help you hire Kubernetes experts who can help you manage your containers with Google’s container orchestration solution, Kubernetes.

FAQs

How much does it cost to hire Kubernetes experts with Gun.io?

We get a lot of questions about how to hire Kubernetes experts and how much they’ll cost. The short answer is this: If you have a budget, we can design a solution to suit your needs. But planning for a future headcount is much easier when you have numbers and data. 

With this in mind, we don’t have standard prices on Gun.io. Instead, we offer flexible retainers based on your needs, the project, and the developers’ salary expectations. This price includes Gun.io’s fee, and you’ll see the total price upfront on developers’ profiles. There are no extra fees.

To help you move forward and hire Kubernetes developers, we’ve gathered data from recent hires on the Gun.io platform. These numbers represent the averages and ranges for developer costs within their respective experience and geography bands. 

This data is a great place to understand how companies you’re competing with think about their investment with each hire.

We recommend using this data as a guide. You’ll still need to consider other factors to determine what will best meet your needs.

How is Gun.io different from other Kubernetes developer hiring platforms?

We make the hiring process feel effortless, whether for full-time or part-time roles. That’s because we streamline the hiring process, from sourcing and vetting candidates to matching you with top Kubernetes experts.

Our clients appreciate our quick and easy hiring experience, with an average time-to-hire of 13 days. In addition, we’ve implemented a strict vetting process and have built a network of top developers. As a result, our developers have an average of 10+ years of experience.

Here’s a percentage breakdown for approved devs in our network:

• < 7 years: 11%
• 7-9 years: 26%
• 10-19 years: 47%
• 20+ years: 16%

Can I hire a Kubernetes expert part-time?

Yes, you can! At Gun.io, you can hire Kubernetes experts on a full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. 

Of the three, contract-to-hire is a favorite among our clients and developers. This is because contract-to-hire lets you roll the developer onto your project to see if they’re a good fit before hiring full-time.

Does Gun.io only provide hiring services, or can I get project management support for my Kubernetes project too?

Yes, you can (again!) Gun.io can help you hire Kubernetes developers on a full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis, and provide project management support. 

We facilitate intro calls and support both parties as needed throughout the engagement. We also handle hours tracking, billing, and payments.

Meet available, vetted talent today

So, are you ready to hire Kubernetes experts? If so, we’ve got you covered. Click the button below so we can help you on your talent hunt today!