Senior Platform Engineer (Compute Services)

Join our Kubernetes Infrastructure team as a Senior Platform Engineer. In this role, you will administer our multi-tenant Kubernetes platforms, collaborate with development teams to establish deployment architectures, and champion reliability initiatives for Kubernetes application deployments. You will also perform lifecycle and day 2 operations on clusters, conduct in-depth analysis of reliability issues, and perform on-call duties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in resilient Kubernetes application architecture and deployment, as well as experience with Docker, containerization, and Linux OS.

• Champion reliability initiatives for Kubernetes application deployments, advocating for best practices to ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience.
• Administer multi-tenant Kubernetes platforms, managing complex clusters, configuring access, quotas, and security for isolation and optimal resource allocation.
• Perform lifecycle and day 2 operations on clusters, executing Kubernetes cluster lifecycle, including provisioning, patching, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting.

• Strong communication and collaboration
• Proficient in Go
• Strong Gitops/Devops with Argocd or similar helm chart management
• CKA or similar certifications is highly desired
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Proven Docker and containerization experience
• Strong Linux OS experience
• Bachelor's in CS, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred
• 2+ years administering multi-tenant SAAS Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKS)
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of network protocols and distributed consensus algorithms
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization of distributed systems