Lead Software Engineer - DevOps and Kubernetes

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, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Experience Level Senior Level