Lead Software Engineer (TechOps/Kubernetes)

Lead Software Engineer (TechOps/Kubernetes) - Direct-Hire/FTE - Remote (US)

Title: Lead Software Engineer (TechOps/Kubernetes)
Location: Remote (US)
Duration: Permanent, Full-Time
Compensation: $170-175,000 Annual Base Salary
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S. 
 
About the Team
We are part of a larger TechOps Division and Infrastructure segment running Kubernetes and Container systems across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions supporting 30,000+ unique deployments. Our team spans North America and Europe with coverage across 5 timezones. We own both the core deployment of Kubernetes as well as approximately 60 supporting applications and are currently undergoing a migration to EKS Hybrid Clusters spanning AWS and on-premises datacenters. This role is aimed at an engineer who loves to automate and improve processes that help global events and on-sales succeed.
 
The Role
You will join an on-call team of Principal and Senior Engineers ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable systems are always online. This is a software engineering role with an infrastructure focus — not an operations or SRE role. Success here means writing clean, testable, production-grade code that solves infrastructure problems at global scale.
 
What You Will Be Doing
Tactical Work (55%)

• Design and implement backend systems that abstract infrastructure concerns and enable self-service capabilities focused on integration inside of Kubernetes
• Develop and support internal tools, APIs, and automation frameworks used by infrastructure and application teams
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code that serves as an example for the team
• Build backend systems primarily in Go, Rust, or Python focusing on maintainable, testable, and observable code
• Develop CLI tools, APIs, and services that improve the developer experience
• Use Terraform to integrate with existing infrastructure components
• Apply software engineering best practices to infrastructure automation including testing and observability
• Support critical issues as part of the team rotation with focus on building systems that minimize operational burden
• Troubleshoot real-time and historical issues with an eye toward long-term solutions

• Contribute to backend architectures and patterns that scale across infrastructure domains
• Create design documents, system diagrams, and proof-of-concepts for your projects
• Leverage Kubernetes and infrastructure-as-code tools to deliver reusable software components and automation services
• Collaborate with Principal Engineers on architectural decisions and implementation approaches
• Apply understanding of Linux and networking around TCP/IP at the scale of a global network

• Partner with team leads to deliver on platform modernization initiatives
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and participate in code reviews
• Work in an Agile environment using SAFe with scoped work in Jira delivering on sprint commitments
• Implement security controls and compliance requirements through automation

• Strong experience as a backend or platform software engineer with exposure to developer tooling or infrastructure automation
• Previous experience as a Kubernetes Administrator or Power User deploying distributed applications to clusters
• Solid programming proficiency in at least one of Go, Rust, or Python with willingness to learn others
• Experience building internal APIs, automation tools, or platform services
• Working knowledge of GitLab CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or Ansible
• Understanding of observability and monitoring principles including Prometheus and Grafana
• Strong grasp of infrastructure concepts approached with a software engineering mindset
• Experience working in Agile environments and comfortable with remote collaboration

• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

• Detail-oriented problem solver with strong analytical and debugging skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek guidance
• Passionate about software craftsmanship, clean code, and continuous learning
• Clear technical communicator who can explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Focused on practical solutions that balance ideal design with delivery timelines
• Committed to code quality, testing, and building reliable systems
• Eager to learn and grow with openness to feedback and coaching from senior team members
• Strong technical curiosity and willingness to dive deep into problems

• Health: Medical, vision, dental, and mental health benefits for you and your family with access to a health care concierge and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts
• Time Off: Generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• Wealth: 401(k) program with company match and stock reimbursement program
• Family: New parent programs including caregiver leave plus fertility, adoption, foster, and surrogacy support
• Career: Career and skill development programs, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
• Community: Volunteer time off and crowdfunding match

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com. 

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