Flexible work model
Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this role, you will contribute to building and evolving cloud‑native networking capabilities with a strong focus on Go development and Kubernetes orchestration. You will work on advanced deployment patterns such as pod pilots and canary rollouts, supporting reliable feature delivery across complex, multi‑tenant environments for a US‑based client.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and evolve Go‑based microservices and Kubernetes controllers and operators to support cloud‑native networking features
- Own the implementation of pod pilot frameworks and canary rollout strategies, ensuring safe, incremental feature deployment and reduced operational risk
- Collaborate closely with cross‑functional engineering teams, including data plane and platform specialists, to integrate control‑plane and data plane components
- Support and improve multi‑tenant Kubernetes cluster operations, focusing on stability, scalability, and efficient troubleshooting
- Contribute to feature development for an inter‑cloud native IPSec backbone and live tooling capabilities
- Analyze and resolve complex production issues related to Kubernetes orchestration, networking, and service behavior
- Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision‑making to maintain high engineering standards
- Leverage C programming knowledge when working with adjacent data plane components for integration and deep technical troubleshooting
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 3 years of hands‑on experience with Go programming in production environments
- Strong skills in Kubernetes (K8s), including CRDs, controllers, operators, and cluster‑level concepts
- Experience implementing or working with pod pilot patterns and canary rollout methodologies
- Solid understanding of multi‑tenant Kubernetes cluster operations and related challenges
- Nice to have experience with C programming for data plane integration and low‑level troubleshooting
- Experience working in cloud‑native, distributed systems environments
- Ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose practical, maintainable solutions
- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional teams
- Working proficiency in English for daily communication with a US‑based client
SoftServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, and other protected characteristics under applicable law. Let’s put your talents and experience in motion with SoftServe.
Role Summary
Location
Ukraine
Work type
Remote/Office
Direction
Engineering & Technology
Tech level
Middle
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We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.
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