Senior Infrastructure Platform Engineer (Kubernetes)

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking a Senior Software Architect to lead large technical initiatives from definition through operation, shaping the architecture of core internal platforms. You will drive scalability and reliability across distributed systems within the Kubernetes ecosystem.

You will act as a senior architect for the application engineering team, ensuring robust technical direction and alignment with product goals. Strong governance, collaboration, and mentoring will be essential to success.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of experience designing and scaling large distributed systems, specifically within the Kubernetes ecosystem.
• Degree in computer science is required.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or Rust is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead large technical projects from definition through operation.
• Build resilient internal platforms and services to improve developer productivity and software delivery.
• Act as a senior architect for the application engineering team.

Skills

Distributed Systems

Kubernetes

Python

Go

Rust

Technical Architecture

Infrastructure Engineering

Linux

Networking

Product Thinking

Stakeholder Management

On-premises Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Referment is seeking a Senior Software Architect to lead large technical initiatives from definition through operation, shaping the architecture of core internal platforms. You will drive scalability and reliability across distributed systems within the Kubernetes ecosystem.

You will act as a senior architect for the application engineering team, ensuring robust technical direction and alignment with product goals. Strong governance, collaboration, and mentoring will be essential to success.