Engineering Manager / Senior Software Engineer (Nutanix Kubernetes Platform)
Nutanix
Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.
The Opportunity
Are you a seasoned Engineering manager or an Engineer with a proven track record in building complex systems, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for creating solutions that empower users to deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters across both On-premise and Cloud environments? If this sounds like you, you’ll thrive in our collaborative hybrid work environment—leading a skilled engineering team, partnering closely with cross-functional product groups, and playing a key role in shaping an innovative platform at the forefront of Kubernetes and cloud-native technology.
About the Team
NKP is a complete, enterprise-grade, production-ready platform based on Kubernetes that serves modern applications. By taking the best of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ecosystem, but providing it in an integrated and lifecycle-managed package, NKP delivers all the functionality necessary in production with a dramatically lowered TCO. NKP provides simplified Kubernetes operations, seamless application mobility, and integrated security and compliance. Platform engineers and IT admins can use NKP to keep all cloud native resources up-to-date with upgrades, patching, maintenance, and security. The technology and community in this industry are growing fast, new applications and solutions are coming to the market every day, new standards are becoming mature at full speed. Our NKP team also hunger for talent at the same time to stay competitive.
Your Role
- Develop a platform to create and manage applications within a Kubernetes environment, utilizing GitOps workflows.
- Collaborate with global teams to understand project requirements and align on assignments.
- Analyze product requirements and decompose them into manageable tasks for the engineering team.
- Conduct code and design reviews to ensure high-quality software development standards.
- Lead and mentor a team of younger engineers, fostering their professional growth.
- Document software development processes, designs, and project specifications.
- Facilitate agile practices within the team, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
- Act as a bridge between teams in different regions, enhancing collaboration and project execution.
What You Will Bring
- 8 to 10 years of experience in a technical role, ideally in software development or engineering.
- Engineering Management experience is a big plus.
- Strong proficiency in Kubernetes for application development and management.
- Experience with Docker image management and Helm for application deployment.
- Proficient in Git, GitOps workflows, and GitHub Actions.
- Knowledge of programming languages, particularly Golang or Python.
- Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a hybrid work environment.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Linux environments.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.
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