The Azure Kubernetes Service (https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/kubernetes-service/) team is creating a world-class container management and orchestration services for the cloud and beyond. We are the team working on container solutions for Azure on both Linux and Windows.
Our charter is to define the next generation of cloud-native infrastructure on Azure. We are looking for software engineers who are excited about containers, and container orchestration with Kubernetes. Who also have a passion for building DevOps tools that make it easier for people to build, deploy and scale their software on the Azure cloud.
Responsibilities
Advance the capabilities of Kubernetes and auxiliary components on Azure
Improve quality of service for Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service
Accelerate development velocity for all engineers
Balance pragmatism with vision; deliver continuous improvements to the team's process and codebase
Build automation to prevent and/or remediate service problems from becoming production incidents
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS or MS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of experience in commercial software development
Experience in building, shipping and operating reliable, distributed solutions
Experience with containers and Kubernetes
Clearance Requirement:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
Candidates must have an active TS and be willing to upgrade to TS/SCI (with polygraph) or have an active TS/SCI and be willing to upgrade to TS/SCI (with polygraph). This role will require candidates to maintain the TS/SCI (with polygraph) clearance.
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Golang
Experience in Linux
Ability to engage in site-reliability engineering practices
Candidates selected for this position may need to comply with Federal Executive Order 14042 mandating that federal contractors and subcontractors receive the COVID-19 vaccine by being fully vaccinated before their date of hire, or work with Microsoft to receive an approved religious or medical accommodation.
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