Lead Software Engineer - DevOps, Kubernetes, Helm

Scope:

• As Lead Software Engineer, you will enhance our DevOps capabilities by developing solutions that streamline deployments and improve automation and scalability.
• Your work will enable faster, more reliable software delivery and greater operational efficiency.
• You will help shape our cutting-edge DevOps solutions, empowering teams to deliver software efficiently and effectively.
• You will focus on advancing the organization's DevOps capabilities, enabling teams to deliver software swiftly and reliably.
• You'll be tasked with developing and optimizing solutions that elevate the deployment ecosystem, integrating automation and scalability techniques to diminish delivery bottlenecks and enhance operational efficiency.

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:

• Provision and manage Azure cloud resources efficiently using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Consistently apply best practices for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing of internally developed software.
• Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting complex issues across Azure Cloud, Kubernetes, third-party tools, and internal solutions.
• Drive the development and optimization of DevOps processes, particularly leveraging Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for seamless deployments.
• Ensure quick, reliable, and automated software releases by implementing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of Kubernetes operators using Java and Quarkus, and help define Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).
• Collaborate effectively across teams to champion DevOps best practices and promote alignment with company objectives.
• Keep the organization at the forefront of technology by proactively evaluating and implementing emerging tools and methodologies.
• Maintain the reliability and operational excellence of the continuous delivery framework, meeting or exceeding SLAs.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with at least 8 years of progressive experience in software development and DevOps.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for managing and automating deployment pipelines.
• Proven skills in building and managing CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions.
• Experience in developing Kubernetes operators using Java, Quarkus, and the Java Operator SDK.
• Competence in designing and implementing Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) within Kubernetes environments.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to facilitate cross-functional team engagement and strategic alignment in DevOps practices.
• Passionate about technology evolution and driving continuous improvement in software delivery processes.

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.