Software Engineer (Linkerd) - Rmote Work | REF#298053

BairesDev; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD payment or local currency

Hardware provided

Flexible hours

Paid parental leaves

Holiday schedule

Mentorship & growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Software Engineer (Linkerd) to join our fully remote team. In this role you will deploy, configure, and maintain Linkerd service mesh across Kubernetes clusters, and optimize network performance for microservices using Rust-based proxies.

You will collaborate with platform and development teams to integrate Linkerd into CI/CD and GitOps workflows, implement mTLS and observability features, and contribute to internal tooling or open-source efforts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Software Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in implementing and managing Linkerd service mesh across Kubernetes.
• Advanced proficiency in Rust for networking performance.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes networking, mTLS, and observability features.
• Experience integrating service mesh into CI/CD and GitOps workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linkerd service mesh across Kubernetes clusters.
• Optimize network performance and latency for microservices using Rust-based proxies.
• Implement mutual TLS (mTLS) and observability features to enhance security and visibility.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues within the service mesh and containerized environments.
• Collaborate with platform and development teams to integrate Linkerd into CI/CD and GitOps workflows.
• Contribute to the Linkerd open-source community or internal tooling to extend mesh capabilities.

Skills

Service mesh expertise

CI/CD / GitOps

Kubernetes networking

Observability

English proficiency

Tools

Linkerd

Kubernetes

Rust

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley. Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide. When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Software Engineer (Linkerd) at BairesDev

What You'll Do

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linkerd service mesh across Kubernetes clusters.
• Optimize network performance and latency for microservices using Rust-based proxies.
• Implement mutual TLS (mTLS) and observability features to enhance service-to-service security and visibility.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues within the service mesh and containerized environments.
• Collaborate with platform and development teams to integrate Linkerd into existing CI/CD and GitOps workflows.
• Contribute to the Linkerd open-source community or internal tooling to extend mesh capabilities.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in implementing and managing Linkerd service mesh across Kubernetes clusters.
• Advanced proficiency in Rust for optimizing network performance and proxies.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes networking, mTLS, and observability features.
• Experience integrating service mesh into CI/CD and GitOps workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!