Staff Software Engineer - DevOps, Kubernetes, Helm

Scope

• As a Staff Software Engineer, You will drive innovation in our DevOps solutions, streamlining deployment processes and supporting a culture of continuous delivery.
• You will help shape our cutting-edge DevOps solutions, empowering teams to deliver software efficiently and effectively.
• Your role will focus on innovating and enhancing systems that streamline deployment processes, reduce friction, and cultivate a culture of continuous delivery
• This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the technical roadmap and drive transformative change across the organization.
• You’ll play a key role in shaping our technical roadmap and leading impactful change across the organization.
  
  

Our Current Technical Environment

Tools & Platforms:

GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines), ArgoCD, Helm, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus & Grafana, Jira / Azure DevOps

Cloud Platforms

Microsoft Azure, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure DevOps Services, Azure Storage, Networking & Compute Services

SaaS Applications

GitHub, Jira / Confluence

Programming & Scripting

Java, Quarkus, Python, Shell scripting

Architecture & Engineering

Cloud-native microservices, Kubernetes-based containerized deployments, GitOps-driven CI/CD pipelines, Custom Kubernetes Operators (Java Operator SDK), API-driven integrations and automation frameworks,

What You’ll Do

• Efficiently provision Azure cloud-based resources using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Ensure best practices are followed for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing of internal software solutions.
• Effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues across Azure Cloud, Kubernetes, various 3rd party tools, and internal applications.
• Develop scalable and automated DevOps solutions using Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for seamless deployment pipelines.
• Enhance CI/CD capabilities through custom tools and integrations with GitHub Actions.
• Build sophisticated Kubernetes operators using Java, Quarkus, and Java Operator SDK to increase operational efficiency.
• Design and maintain Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) that extend Kubernetes features for organizational needs.
• Mentor team members in DevOps and Infrastructure as Code practices to promote innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align DevOps initiatives with business goals, optimizing delivery processes.
• Maintain and ensure the reliability and performance of the continuous delivery framework, meeting all SLAs.
• Cloud resources and deployment pipelines are highly automated, reliable, and require minimal manual intervention.
• Rapid and error-free delivery of software releases, powered by robust CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• The team proactively resolves complex operational issues, minimizing downtime and customer impact.
• Custom operators and CRDs effectively streamline cloud operations and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing are evident, establishing a culture of continuous improvement.
• DevOps and Infrastructure as Code best practices are widely adopted, leading to higher efficiency and innovation.
• SLAs for the continuous delivery framework are consistently achieved or exceeded.
• The organization benefits from new tools, methodologies, and technologies adopted as a result of proactive evaluation.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with at least 10 years of progressive experience in software development and DevOps.
• Profound knowledge and hands-on experience with Kubernetes orchestration, Helm package management, and ArgoCD deployment automation.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, coupled with strong Java and Quarkus programming skills.
• Experience in using Java Operator SDK for developing custom Kubernetes operators.
• Proficient in creating and managing Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) in Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of designing efficient, scalable solutions.
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing among team members.
  
  

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.