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Senior Kubernetes Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Nov 04, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To enhance the shared platform functionalities of Elasticsearch, the full-time Senior Kubernetes Engineer will design and manage distributed systems, contribute to core infrastructure projects, and oversee Kubernetes orchestration in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Designing, building, and evolving distributed systems for Serverless Elasticsearch projects across cloud providers
  • Owning the Kubernetes orchestration of Elasticsearch clusters and improving operational observability
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and enhance developer productivity
Required qualifications
  • Strong proficiency in Go, including experience with concurrency primitives and building Kubernetes controllers
  • Hands-on experience with containers and Kubernetes
  • Experience in crafting APIs and leading large-scale engineering projects
  • Proficient in algorithms and data structures
  • Ability to work autonomously and drive decisions in a distributed team environment

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