Senior backend kubernetes developer

About Us : Platform9 : A Better Way to Go Cloud NativePlatform9 has a long track record of providing Managed Kubernetes for on-premises and public cloud environments : Managed control planes that “just work”Multi-cluster, multi-version, multi-tenantAuto-scaling clustersTight integration into Platform9's Private Cloud DirectorPlatform9 was founded by a team of VMware cloud pioneers and has over 30,000 nodes in production at some of the world’s largest enterprises, including Cloudera, EBSCO, Juniper Networks, and Rackspace. Platform9 is an inclusive, globally distributed company backed by prominent investors, committed to driving private cloud innovation and efficiencyPosition Summary : We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team working on our cloud-native product suite. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science, have worked on cloud-native technologies, and have a willingness to learn new technologies.Roles and Responsibilities : Own the implementation of critical components, cloud-native products, and services for our Kubernetes product ecosystem.Mentor engineers and provide guidance on best practices, code quality, and system architecture.Contribute your deep technical knowledge to drive innovation and continuously evolve the product architecture.Collaborate with the team to design and implement the product roadmap.Support cloud infrastructure deployments using Platform9 products, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.Continuously monitor and improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of our product line.Preferred Qualifications and Skills : Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.Experience with programming in Python or Golang.9-15 years of experience in a software development role.Strong knowledge of Linux / Unix systems and network protocols.Strong and deep knowledge of Kubernetes.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Being a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work in a highly dynamic environment.Familiarity with virtualization technologies like Openstack is a plus.To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be a team player with a strong sense of ownership for your work and a passion for working in a data-driven organization.