Role Overview:
We are seeking a Cloud Development Platform (CDP) Development Lead with a strong engineering background, specifically in Cloud Development, Kubernetes, Kafka, and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of service assurance, log collection tools, and the ability to design and maintain large-scale, robust cloud-native systems. This role involves leading the development and operational efforts for our cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Development Engineering:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of cloud-native solutions.
- Utilize open-stack technologies to build, manage, and scale cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cloud engineering practices in line with organizational objectives.
Kubernetes DevOps Engineering:
- Manage and orchestrate Kubernetes clusters for various environments.
- Implement containerization strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment frameworks.
- Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability in Kubernetes-managed systems.
Service Assurance Domain:
- Develop and implement monitoring and service assurance strategies to ensure system reliability.
- Leverage industry best practices to create comprehensive incident management and resolution processes.
- Ensure that service-level objectives (SLOs) and service-level agreements (SLAs) are met and adhered to.
Log Collection Tools and Technologies:
- Implement and maintain log collection frameworks using tools such as Beats, Elastic Agent, Logstash, etc.
- Design solutions for real-time monitoring, log aggregation, and analysis to ensure end-to-end visibility into system performance.
- Ensure the availability of logs and system metrics to support operational insights and debugging processes.
Kafka Engineering:
- Design, deploy, and maintain Apache Kafka clusters for large-scale distributed systems.
- Develop strategies for scaling Kafka services to accommodate growing data volumes and high-throughput applications.
- Ensure Kafka systems are reliable, performant, and resilient to failures, with appropriate disaster recovery plans.
DevOps Engineering:
- Lead the adoption of DevOps best practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing.
- Collaborate with development teams to create a seamless deployment pipeline, ensuring code quality and operational efficiency.
- Optimize systems for performance, reliability, and cost, using monitoring, logging, and configuration management tools.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in cloud development, DevOps, and related domains.
- Proficiency in Cloud Development: Experience with OpenStack or equivalent cloud platforms.
- Kubernetes Expertise: Strong understanding of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and DevOps pipelines.
- Kafka Knowledge: Deep understanding of Kafka architecture, with hands-on experience in deploying, maintaining, and scaling Kafka clusters.
- Log Collection Tools: Experience with log collection frameworks such as Beats, Elastic Agent, Logstash, and other monitoring tools.
- Service Assurance: Familiarity with service assurance processes, SLOs, and incident management practices.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, etc.) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Certification in Kubernetes, Kafka, or other cloud platforms.
- Experience in working within an agile environment.
- Understanding of security best practices for cloud infrastructure.
- Experience in using AI/ML for log analysis and anomaly detection in large-scale systems.
Why Join Us?:
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud and DevOps technologies.
- Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, and professional development opportunities.
To Apply:
- Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience in cloud development, Kubernetes, Kafka, and log collection tools at HR@syneztech.com
