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.