Senior Golang Developer- Kubernetes & Cloud

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How You Will Contribute

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications in GoLang, emphasizing debugging, optimization, and scalability.

Apply coding and debugging expertise for Python-based applications.

Perform advanced Linux OS system-level debugging and troubleshooting.

Architect, deploy, and manage workloads on the Kubernetes platform, leveraging deep knowledge of Kubernetes networking and internals.

Develop and optimize Helm chart templates for complex deployments.

Build efficient, cloud-native applications optimized for public and private cloud environments.

Integrate and manage Identity Providers (IDP) and authentication services within cloud applications.

The Must Haves

Minimum 6 years of experience in GoLang development, with additional hands-on experience in Python.

Expertise in GoLang with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes architecture, networking, and operations.

Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and application development.

Advanced knowledge of gRPC and gNMI protocols and APIs.

Expert-level proficiency in Linux OS and system-level debugging.

Proficiency in Helm chart templating and Kubernetes resource optimization.

Nice to Haves

Familiarity with OpenShift, VMware Tanzu, and public cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Knowledge of cloud-native services and integration patterns.

Experience implementing cloud security best practices, including strategies for protecting data, applications, and infrastructure.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on performance optimization.

Ability to excel in fast-paced, distributed, and agile environments.

Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

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