Senior Kubernetes Engineer

Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Lehi, Utah, United States ⋅ Utah, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Life at MX

We are driven by our moral imperative to advance mankind - and it all starts with our people, product and purpose. We always carry a deep sense of drive and passion with us. If you thrive in a challenging work environment, surrounded by incredible team members who will help you grow, MX is the right place for you.

Come build with us and be part of an award-winning company that’s helping create meaningful and lasting change in the financial industry.

We are seeking a Senior Kubernetes Engineer with extensive experience in managing Kubernetes clusters at scale. This role is critical in architecting, implementing, and stabilizing our Kubernetes infrastructure, specifically focusing on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Istio, Argo, and advanced monitoring tools. A successful candidate will play a pivotal role in key projects, including architecting multi-availability zones (AZ), migrating to GKE, and help maintain 4 9s of availability during periods of platform growth.

Job Duties

  • Architect, implement, and manage multi-availability zone Kubernetes clusters.

  • Lead the migration of our infrastructure to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

  • Scale and stabilize existing Kubernetes clusters to handle increased loads and ensure high availability.

  • Write highly performant code and conduct thorough code reviews for team members.

  • Collaborate effectively with the team to achieve shared goals.

  • Facilitate and coach Kubernetes best practices across the engineering team.

  • Identify and address infrastructure components that need to scale significantly, developing plans to either enhance or replace them.

  • Build automation and tools to empower other engineers to solve problems more efficiently.

  • Monitor and maintain the health of the Kubernetes clusters, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

  • 8+ years of experience in software development with a focus on DevOps and platform, preferred.

  • 3+ years of experience in testing, maintaining, or launching software products, with 1 year of experience in software design and architecture.

  • Significant experience in managing Kubernetes clusters at scale, particularly on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

  • Proficiency with Istio, Argo, and advanced monitoring tools.

  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience as a technical lead.

  • Critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to keep looking for better solutions.

  • Commitment to client needs and satisfaction, humility in the face of constructive feedback, and production of high-quality work that builds trust and confidence with stakeholders.

Advanced Requirements (not required)

  • Master’s Degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.

  • 3+ years of experience in backend development.

  • 2+ years of experience with Golang or Ruby.

Work Environment

At MX, we utilize a hybrid work model, which allows us to attract top talent, provide work-life balance, and increase productivity through collaboration. Our team members enjoy a balance of remote work and monthly in-person collaboration meetings. Travel expectations are about 15%, and the company covers travel expenses for remote employees. Local employees are encouraged to utilize in-office time on a weekly basis. Both local and remote employees can take advantage of our incredible office space with onside perks like company-paid meals, onsite massage therapist, golf simulator, and meditation room to name a few.

Compensation

The expected earnings for this role could be comprised of a base salary and other forms of cash compensation, such as bonus or commissions as applicable. The base salary is $132,500 to $159,000. This pay range is just one component of MX's total rewards package. MX takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location, skillset, peer compensation.

#LI-Remote

#LI-Hybrid

At MX, we seek to hire candidates who drive results and achieve successful outcomes. We utilize a hybrid work arrangement style, which may require both local and remote team members to be in the office when necessary, to kick off projects, hold cross team strategy meetings, or complete key deliverables. Remote team members will travel into the office four times per year, and MX covers travel expenses associated with this requirement. Both local and remote employees can take advantage of our incredible office space with onsite perks, company-paid meals, onsite massage therapists, sports simulator, gym, mother’s lounge, and meditation room.

MX is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from veterans and military spouses. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected].

MX Technologies Inc

Website: https://mx.com/

Headquarter Location: Lehi, Utah, United States

Employee Count: 501-1000

Year Founded: 2010

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Series C

Industries: Banking ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ FinTech