Software Engineer (Kubernetes)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Kubernetes): Building and optimizing backend infrastructure for deploying and maintaining Kubernetes clusters on multi-cloud platforms like AWS and Azure with an accent on Go client/project development, infrastructure as code, and distributed systems. Focus on contributing to open source, implementing service improvements, and ensuring security, reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness of cloud systems.

Location: Remote (USA) or Onsite in Portland, Oregon, USA

Salary: $108,000–$133,000 USD

Company

hirify.global builds an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems.

What you will do

• Build, maintain, and scale Go clients/projects and their support tools.
• Contribute to hirify.global infrastructure to develop and manage it.
• Contribute to Open Source and grow your reputation and skills.
• Collaborate with team members to discuss and implement service improvements, and research new tools and services.
• Ship incrementally and often, maintaining a constant flow of feedback.
• Work in an agile environment with a DevOps approach, including participating in second-layer support rotations.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional work experience in software development and/or operations.
• Hands-on experience coding in programming languages such as Golang, Java, Python, or Bash.
• 2+ years experience with containerization tools (Kubernetes, Istio, Cluster API, Crossplane).
• Solid background in application and system programming, and Linux system administration.
• Involvement in building Infrastructure as Code (IAC).
• Deep understanding of security, reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness of distributed systems on public cloud providers like Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google GCP.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice to have

• Experience working with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, Travis CI, Circle CI.
• API design and development exposure with Go programming language.
• Active participation in open source development.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible workforce model allowing fully office-based, fully remote, or hybrid work.
• Healthcare, dental, vision, parental leave, and mental health benefits.
• 401(k) plan and match.
• Flex time-off, 11 paid holidays, and volunteer time-off.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

Hiring process

• Identity and eligibility to work verification required.
• Criminal background check required.