Senior Backend Engineer: Go/Python & Kubernetes

Blueface Ltd; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,212 - 180,319; Full time

Job summary

FreeWheel is seeking a Software Engineer 3 with Go or Python and Kubernetes expertise to design, develop, and shepherd scalable software solutions. The role includes mentoring juniors, ensuring QA standards, and providing technical leadership on routine projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze system requirements, and assist with application updates and releases while leveraging cloud platforms like AWS or OCI and modern CI/CD tooling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience or Platform Engineering experience.
• Experience with Go or Python.
• Hands-on Kubernetes and containerized applications; cloud experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop software solutions.
• Analyze system requirements and customize applications for optimal functionality.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure high-quality software; support deployment and releases.

Skills

Go

Python

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Terraform

Cloud Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer & Information Science

Tools

Jenkins

Argo CD

AWS

OCI

Job description

FreeWheel is seeking a Software Engineer 3 with Go or Python and Kubernetes expertise to design, develop, and shepherd scalable software solutions. The role includes mentoring juniors, ensuring QA standards, and providing technical leadership on routine projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze system requirements, and assist with application updates and releases while leveraging cloud platforms like AWS or OCI and modern CI/CD tooling.