Software Engineer - Forward Deployed - K8S
D.C or New York
$150k-$350k + $100k Equity
Must have an active secret clearance or higher - the client is not sponsoring clearances
My client is a leader in the defense tech space and they are looking to hire x8 Software Engineers for a long term program.
Your team will take charge of setting up and managing the entire fleet of highside Kubernetes clusters, ensuring the process is fully automated with no manual interventions. This will involve creating cutting-edge tools and contributing to essential CNCF components. Additionally, you'll focus on maintaining scalability, stability, and security across diverse compliance frameworks and infrastructure setups. A strong emphasis is placed on engineering discipline and operational excellence at scale, with a proactive approach to preventing production issues, conducting thorough root-cause analysis, and prioritizing automation and self-healing systems.
To be considered for this position you must have the following skills and experience
- Minimum 3 years+ experience with Kubernetes
- Have a Kubernetes certification
- Strong experience with Kubernetes, Golang, Terraform, Docker
- CNCF components + Networking fundamentals
- Previous experience in a forward deployed or customer facing technical role
- Have experience working on complex backend systems
If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please apply below and I will be in contact to discuss this role further
Please note you must have an active secret clearance or higher - the client is not sponsoring clearances