Senior/Tech Lead Backend Engineer (Managed Kubernetes)

Triwill Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Triwill Group invites applications for a Senior Backend Engineer (Tech Lead) focused on Managed Kubernetes in the United States. You will blend hands-on software development with growing technical leadership, guiding the direction of a core Kubernetes platform that supports large-scale AI workloads across data centers.

The role emphasizes Kubernetes control planes, APIs, cluster autoscaling, platform integrations, and Kubernetes add-ons at scale, with collaborative alignment to product and

Job description

Description:

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior/Tech Lead Backend Engineer (Managed Kubernetes) based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the technical direction of a core Managed Kubernetes platform supporting large-scale AI workloads. You will combine hands-on software engineering with technical leadership, gradually taking on people-management responsibilities as you build deep product and organizational context. The role focuses on Kubernetes control planes, APIs, cluster autoscaling, platform integrations, and Kubernetes add-ons at significant scale. You will work closely with Product and Service leadership to shape technical vision and deliver infrastructure that improves efficiency and reduces operational complexity. Your work will directly influence how AI workloads run across thousands of GPU servers and multiple data centers. This is an engineering-led environment where ownership, technical excellence, and practical problem-solving are highly valued. The position provides an opportunity to shape foundational cloud infrastructure while growing into a broader technical and people leadership role.