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Senior – Software Engineer – Kubernetes

Senior – Software Engineer – Kubernetes

CompanyWalmart
LocationBentonville, AR, USA
Salary$90000 – $180000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Administering Kubernetes. Ability to create, maintain, scale, and debug production Kubernetes clusters as a Kubernetes administrator
  • Working on at least one Kubernetes cloud offering (EKS/GKE/AKS) or on-prem Kubernetes (native Kubernetes, Gravity, MetalK8s)
  • Programming experience in Python, Node.js and Shell scripting. Our services are written in these languages
  • Ability to use observability tools to look at logs and metrics to diagnose issues within that system. We use Splunk, Prometheus, and Grafana
  • Ability to not only work independently, but also work closely and pair with your own teammates, and also form strong relationships with other teams quickly
  • Ability to both mentor other team members and be mentored by them. Everyone has something new to learn from their teammates
  • Ability to take large, ambiguous projects, drive to clarity on the project, break the work down, present your designs to multiple teams, and gain alignment from cross-functional partners
  • 5+ years of industry experience along with a proven track record of ownership and delivery

Responsibilities

  • Deploy and configure Kubernetes components for production clusters, including API Gateway, Service Mesh, Model Serving, Logging, Monitoring, Distributed Tracing, Cron Jobs, etc.
  • Explore latest cloud and MLOps technologies and bring them to our production environment
  • Refine the model deployment CI/CD pipeline for faster builds and simplified workflows
  • Contribute to the development of core container images and libraries to standardize best practices and improve reuse
  • Lead the operational excellence initiative

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year’s experience in software engineering or related area
  • Background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.