Software Engineer - Kubernetes Specialist

Scaleway; Rennes; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work: up to three remote days a week

Healthy meal service

Gym access and daycare options

Job summary

Scaleway is looking for a Software Engineer to join its Non‑Relational Database team in Rennes, France. In this role, you will develop and maintain high‑demand products such as Redis and MongoDB while ensuring performance and stability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in Agile processes. The position supports hybrid work with up to three remote days a week and offers great benefits including a healthy meal service and well-being commitments.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Kubernetes administration and cluster management.
• Proficiency in Go, or experience in another programming language.
• Familiarity with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Develop major database products—Redis and MongoDB.
• Maintain production quality standards for performance and stability.
• Deploy products to new geographical regions.

Skills

Kubernetes administration

Deployment tools (Helm, ArgoCD, Flux)

Go programming

Terraform

Redis/MongoDB

Job description

About the Role

Scaleway’s Non‑Relational Database team seeks a software engineer to replace a departing member and maintain our momentum on scaling high‑demand products. The role focuses on ensuring a robust, scalable, and high‑performance experience for our customers across new sovereign regions.

The team consists of five people, including a manager, a product manager, and three developers. Work is collaborative and international, with a focus on customer‑facing products built on modern stacks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the consolidation and development of major database products—Redis and MongoDB—within Scaleway’s product ecosystem.
• Maintain production quality standards for performance, stability, and resilience.
• Deploy products to new geographical regions as part of Scaleway’s global expansion.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to teammates.
• Contribute to internal documentation and the development of technical best practices.
• Participate in Agile rituals, including two‑week sprints and team meetings.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Product, and Sales.

Hard Skills

• Strong expertise in Kubernetes administration and cluster management.
• Experience with deployment tools such as Helm, ArgoCD, and Flux.
• Proficiency in Go, or demonstrated experience in another programming language.
• Familiarity with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Redis, MongoDB, or other NoSQL technologies.

Soft Skills

• Strong team player with a focus on cohesion and benevolence.
• Excellent communication skills and openness to feedback.
• High level of professional maturity and ability to mentor junior colleagues.
• Proactive mindset in problem‑solving and documentation.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with remote teammates.

Benefits

• Hybrid work: up to three days of remote work per week.
• Spacious, dynamic onsite offices with outdoor terraces and bike parking.
• Healthy meal service at the headquarters and breakfast available year‑round; Swile card for lunches on regional sites.
• Well‑being commitments, including gym access, daycare options, and discounted care services.
• International environment: English is widely spoken alongside French.
• Career and mobility opportunities with internal movement and access to other entities within the Iliad Group.

Hiring Process

• Discovery call with a recruiter to discuss background and expectations (30 minutes).
• Interview with the manager to understand the approach to the role (45 minutes).
• Technical interview focused on Go and Kubernetes to validate expertise (1 hour).
• Interview with the Head of Tribe to deepen discussions and assess fit (45 minutes).
• Final on‑site visit to tour offices and meet future colleagues.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive. All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone is welcome to apply.