Staff SWE

4 Months ago • 8 Years + • $197,600 PA - $247,000 PA

Job Description

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes and AWS. This role requires hands-on leadership, utilizing your technical expertise to build scalable, secure, and reliable systems. You will be leading the architecture and lifecycle management of Kubernetes clusters. The role also involves driving best practices, collaborating with teams, mentoring junior engineers, and championing automation and performance tuning.
Good To Have:
  • Experience with service mesh (Istio, Linkerd) and policy management (OPA, Kyverno).
  • Exposure to cost optimization and FinOps practices.
Must Have:
  • 8+ years of experience in DevOps or infrastructure.
  • Deep experience with Kubernetes and AWS services.
  • Proficiency with Terraform, Helm, and CI/CD systems.
  • Proficiency in a programming or scripting language.
  • Solid understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.
  • Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog).
Perks:
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to lead the design, development, and optimization of our cloud-native infrastructure. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong technical acumen, strategic thinking, and a passion for building scalable, secure, and reliable systems. 

What You’ll Need 

8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or DevOps roles. Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS preferred) and AWS services (EC2, ECS, S3, RDS, IAM, etc.). Strong proficiency with Terraform, Helm, and CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD). Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Bash). Solid understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles. Experience with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog). Preferred Qualifications: Experience with service mesh (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and policy management (OPA, Kyverno). Exposure to cost optimization and FinOps practices. 

What You’ll Do

Design and implement scalable and resilient infrastructure on AWS using Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Lead the architecture and lifecycle management of Kubernetes clusters in production environments. Drive best practices around cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and incident response. Collaborate with platform, SRE, and application teams to deliver high-performance, secure, and cost-effective systems. Mentor junior engineers and influence cross-functional teams with infrastructure expertise. Champion automation, observability, and performance tuning across the stack.

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