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Sr. Member of Technical Staff - Platform

Illumio· Engineering
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Sunnyvale, California - HQ$172k - $198kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Senior individual contributor to design, build, and maintain core cloud-native platform services and microservices across multi-tenant, distributed architectures using Kubernetes, with a focus on production reliability, Observability, and GitOps-powered CI/CD in hybrid/multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain core cloud-native platform services utilizing the Kubernetes control plane to enable rapid product development and high-scale deployment in a multi-tenant, distributed architecture.
  • Develop robust microservices using Ruby, Java, or Go, using Kubernetes and data services like PostgreSQL and Redis across Azure and AWS clusters.
  • Own the full development lifecycle including deployment, focusing on defining Kubernetes deployment strategies, ensuring comprehensive observability (Prometheus/Grafana), and implementing best practices for production reliability and critical issue resolution.
  • Enhance and manage multi-cluster CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and automation, strictly adhering to GitOps principles (e.g., ArgoCD or Flux) for declarative configuration management across hybrid and multi-cloud Kubernetes environments.
  • Foster team excellence through mentorship and rigorous code reviews, driving adoption of Kubernetes security policies, resource optimization, and overall cloud-native best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with 3–5 years of experience building distributed, scalable software and systems.
  • Strong coding skills in Ruby, Java, or Go, with experience building API-based web services and a desire to deepen expertise in Ruby.
  • Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar database and caching technologies.
  • Deep expertise in Kubernetes architecture and operations, with familiarity implementing GitOps workflows (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux).
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD systems (especially Jenkins), and experience working with Azure and AWS at the API/programming level.
  • Demonstrated analytical and debugging skills, with a passion for continuous learning and staying current with technological trends.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, thriving in team-oriented environments.

Skills

Required:KubernetesRubyPostgreSQLRedisCI/CDGitOps
Nice to have:JavaGo

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Health and Dependent Savings Accounts – Life and Disability Programs – Paid Parental Leave – Voluntary Benefit Programs – Company Sponsored Wellness Program – Wellness Reimbursement Program - Retirement Savings – Equity Opportunities – Paid time off and Paid Holidays – Employee Incentive Program.
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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