Cloudera

Staff Platform Engineer – Taikun, Kubernetes Support, K8S, RKE, Longhorn

Cloudera

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Czechia

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Distributed SystemsGoKubernetes

About the role

  • Incubate the Rancher Kubernetes Engine focused team and support development of the Cloudera Data Platform - On Premise.
  • Support the integration of Rancher Kubernetes Engine within CDP-On Premise by designing and implementing enhancements around Cluster lifecycle (provisioning, upgrades, backup/restore), CNI based Networking and CSI based Storage.
  • Introduce best-practices and tooling to debug and troubleshoot deployments, upgrades, and ongoing operational problems.
  • Customize and extend RKE using Kubernetes APIs & CRDs, Controllers & Operators, Rancher APIs and other extensions.
  • Define install/upgrade paths for version upgrades and compatibility strategies for Kubernetes and Longhorn
  • Actively influence and work with Quality Engineering & Scale Testing teams to improve the quality standards of the platform.
  • Contribute to Rancher, Kubernetes, Canal, Calico, Flannel, Longhorn and other CNCF projects.
  • Review upstream changes and influence adoption strategy.
  • Represent the team in open-source forums and technical communities.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of backend development experience with strong expertise in Go-lang programming language
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
  • Solid understanding of Kubernetes Core including the K8s API Server, Scheduler, Control Plane, etcd etc.
  • Experience with designing Kubernetes APIs, CRDs & Controllers with emphasis on backward compatibility.
  • CSI-Level understanding of storage in K8s.
  • Experience with Longhorn development and evolution is highly preferred.
  • An understanding of how these services interact with the host system’s storage, networking and compute capabilities is required.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and experience resolving complex issues in Kubernetes, networking, and storage.
  • Hands-on experience with development / troubleshooting of the Rancher Kubernetes Engine
  • Demonstrate ability to go deep into technology and complex distributed systems.
  • Self-driven and motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and craftsmanship
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
  • Generous PTO Policy
  • Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
  • Flexible WFH Policy
  • Mental & Physical Wellness programs
  • Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
  • Access to Continued Career Development
  • Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Employee Resource Groups
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Go-langKubernetesKubernetes APIsCRDsControllersCSILonghorndebuggingtroubleshootingbackend development
Soft Skills
troubleshootingself-drivenmotivatedownershipcraftsmanshipwritten communicationverbal communication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s degree in Business