Who is Litmus
Litmus is a growth-stage software company that is transforming the way companies harness the power of machine data to improve operations. Our software is enabling the next wave of digital transformation for the biggest and most innovative companies in the World – making Industrial IoT, Industry 4.0 and Edge Computing a reality. We just completed our Series B financing round, and we are looking to expand our team.
Why join the Litmus team
You want to be a part of something great
We pride ourselves on building the most talented and experienced team in the industry who knows how to win. We work hard and the results speak for themselves. We’re trusted by industry leaders like Google, Dell, Intel, Mitsubishi, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and others as we partner to help Fortune 500 companies digitally transform.
You want to define and shape the future
At Litmus you’ll have the opportunity to influence and enable Industrial Internet of Things, the next wave of technology essential for global digitization. We’re leading the industry in machine data analytics and edge computing to feed machine learning, artificial intelligence and other applications that rapidly change the way companies operate.
You want to build and shape your career
Join a growth-stage Silicon Valley company to build and define your career path in an environment that allows you to progress rapidly. Bring your unique experience, talent and expertise and add to it by collaborating with and learning from the brightest people in the industry.
We are committed to hiring great people who are passionate about what they do and thrive on winning as a team. We welcome anyone and everyone who wishes to join the Litmus marketing team to apply and share their career experience, dreams and goals with us.
Position Overview: As a Staff Kubernetes Developer at Litmus Automation, you will assume a leadership role in architecting, designing, and managing complex containerized applications, microservices, and operators using Kubernetes, Golang and related technologies. You will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members while contributing to the development of our cloud-native ecosystem.
What You Will Do:
- Containerization Mastery: Oversee the development and optimization of Docker container images for various applications.
- Microservices Expertise: Drive the adoption of microservices architecture within Kubernetes environments and provide architectural guidance.
- Kubernetes Operators in Golang: Develop and maintain Kubernetes operators in Golang for automating application management and orchestration.
- Development Tools: Utilize tools to build Kubernetes operators such as:
- Operator SDK
- Kubebuilder
- kubernetes/client-go
- Scaling and Optimization: Implement advanced scaling strategies and load balancing for maximum performance and resource efficiency.
- Security Governance: Set and enforce security policies and practices for containers, Kubernetes, RBAC, and secrets management.
- Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior Kubernetes developers, fostering skill development and growth within the team.
- Documentation and Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive documentation of Kubernetes configurations, deployment processes, and industry best practices.
- Troubleshooting Mastery: Serve as an escalation point for complex containerization, Kubernetes, and microservices-related issues.
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Proven experience (7+ years) as a Kubernetes Developer or similar role with proven leadership capabilities
- In-depth expertise in Kubernetes and containerization technologies (Docker)
- Strong Golang development skills with prior experience (4+ years) in developing Kubernetes operators
- Experience with container orchestration tools (e.g., Helm, Rancher)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and server-less computing is advantageous
- Profound understanding of microservices architecture and application design principles
- Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Find us at www.litmus.io
