Software Engineer (Kubernetes and Java expert)
Yugabyte
At Yugabyte, we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications. YugabyteDB is our PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native apps. Resilient, scalable, and flexible, it runs on any cloud and enables developers to become instantly productive using well-known APIs.We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company.The transactional database market is estimated to grow to $64B by 2025. YugabyteDB is cloud-native by design, has on-demand horizontal scalability, and supports geographical distribution of data using built-in replication. This means that we are well-positioned to meet market demand for geo-distributed, high-scale, high-performance workloads.
Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte.
Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it’s 100% open source. Many of the world's leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands.
Your Impact:
We are seeking a highly skilled Kubernetes and Java expert to join our YB Anywhere team. This role will focus on enhancing and maintaining the YB Anywhere platform, which enables seamless deployment and management of YugabyteDB across various cloud environments and on-premise infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Kubernetes, Java development, and distributed systems.
- Work closely with product management to understand customer needs and translate them into technical requirements.
- Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes-based solutions for deploying and managing YugabyteDB clusters.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate new features and resolve complex technical issues.
- Work in a cross-functional team environment, collaborating with DevOps, Support, QA, and Product teams.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for development and operations.
- 5 - 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science.
- Strong software design and implementation skills in building infrastructure frameworks.
- 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java.
- Solid experience working with Kubernetes in production environments.
- Familiarity with Helm, Istio, and Kubernetes Operators.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration tools.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and database management.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent.
- Willingness and ability to learn new languages and concepts.
- Exposure to Databases and/or Control Plane is a plus.