Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.
Must have skills : Kubernetes
Good to have skills : DevOps Architecture, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The System Engineer will help implement and maintain multiple Kubernetes Clusters in multiple Cloud Service Providers. The perfect candidate will be familiar with existing and emerging Kubernetes tools and services. The candidate must be experienced in maintaining complex environments in a progressive and collaborative Agile environment. They will be responsible for delivering production quality environments, optimized for performance and reliability while maintaining the safety and security of the operating environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with the Development, System, and Architecture teams to implement the Cloud Native Engineering team s roadmap including infrastructure, pipeline automation, and new advanced platform techniques.
Develop, implement, maintain, and document current and future-state automation processes, procedures, and environments.
Participate in engagements to improve Kubernetes capabilities across functional areas.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience implementing infrastructure automation and configuration management tools and techniques in a DevOps culture
Strong communication skills - verbal and written - with the ability to collaborate well within a team and across organizations.
Experience coding and deploying AWS, Azure, and other cloud services with an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) mindset.
Ability to deploy and manage operating systems, and/or applications on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud.
Experience with at least one automation/scripting/deployment language such as Python, Ruby, Go, PowerShell, CloudFormation, Terraform, etc.
Experience managing Kubernetes (Raw, EKS, GKE, or AKS) at Production Scale
Strong Linux administration background
Familiarity with Service Mesh, API Gateway, GitOps deployments (eg, ArgoCD, Flux, Helm), Kubernetes security policies (eg, Kyverno)
Exposure to implementing CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and/or code deployment via GitHub actions is a plus
Experience with Software as a Service (SaaS) environments is nice to have

EDUCATION, TRAINING:

Undergraduate degree preferably in Computer Science or a similar technical degree.
8+ years of experience in technology related roles, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Other Qualifications – The Winning Way behaviors that all employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.
Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise, and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.
Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don t spend hours when minutes are enough.
Work with Purpose - Exhibit a We Can mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.
Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.
Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

**NOTES**

Most important skills
Familiarity with Service Mesh, API Gateway, GitOps deployments (eg, ArgoCD, Flux, Helm), Kubernetes security policies (eg, Kyverno)
Ability to deploy and manage operating systems, and/or applications on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud.
Experience with at least one automation/scripting/deployment language such as Python, Ruby, Go, PowerShell, CloudFormation, Terraform, etc
Strong Linux administration background

Preferred skills
Exposure to implementing CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and/or code deployment via GitHub actions

Helpful previous experience
Experience managing Kubernetes (Raw, EKS, GKE, or AKS) at Production Scale