Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Platform9, a leader in simplifying enterprise private clouds, as a Software Engineer to contribute to the development of cloud-native products and services for our Kubernetes product ecosystem. You will learn and collaborate with the team to design and implement the product roadmap, support cloud infrastructure deployments using Platform9 products, and continuously monitor and improve product performance, scalability, and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science, experience with cloud-native technologies, and a willingness to learn new technologies. Platform9 offers competitive compensation and equity, medical healthcare, a hybrid work model, wellness benefits, professional development opportunities, and more. We are an inclusive, globally distributed company committed to driving private cloud innovation and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with programming in Python, Golang (preferred)
• 5-10 years of experience in a software development role
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals with willingness to learn and build products in the cloud computing and virtualization space
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems
• Developing distributed systems and SaaS products
• Should be conversant with essentials of data networking
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Being a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work in a highly dynamic environment
• To succeed in this role you’ll need to be a team player with a strong sense of ownership for your work and a passion for working in a data driven organization

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of cloud-native products and services for our Kubernetes product ecosystem
• Learn and collaborate with the team to design and implement the product roadmap
• Support cloud infrastructure deployments using Platform9 products, including troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Continuously monitor and improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of our product line

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Kubernetes is a plus
• Prior experience with OpenStack/DevStack is also a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Equity
• Medical Healthcare for you and your family
• Hybrid Work Model
• Wellness Benefits
• Professional Development/ Global certifications
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Team Building Activities