Tech Lead - Software Engineer

Black Rock Groups; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Rock Groups seeks a Developer Platform/Product specialist with a strong focus on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to join our team in New York. The role requires 7–10 years of software development experience and a track record building scalable platforms.

You will design, build, and maintain platform services, collaborate with product and design teams, and drive performance, reliability, and security in a cloud-native environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7-10 years of software development experience focusing on platform/product development.
• Proven experience with Google Kubernetes Engine and cloud native technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration in remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications and services on Google Kubernetes Engine.
• Implement best practices for container orchestration, deployment, and management.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other developers to define and implement new features.
• Monitor and optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends related to cloud computing and containerization.
• Document technical specifications and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

Skills

GKE

Python

Go

Java

CI/CD

DevOps

Microservices

REST APIs

GCP

Cloud-native

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Developer Platform/Product

We are seeking a highly skilled Developer Platform/Product with a strong focus on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 7 10 years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of building and maintaining scalable platforms and products. This role requires a deep understanding of container orchestration and cloud native technologies, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications and services on Google Kubernetes Engine.


• Implement best practices for container orchestration, deployment, and management.


• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other developers to define and implement new features.


• Monitor and optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.


• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.


• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends related to cloud computing and containerization.


• Document technical specifications and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong expertise in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and container orchestration.


• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java.


• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.


• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.


• Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably Google Cloud Platform).


• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with other container orchestration tools (e.g., Docker Swarm, Apache Mesos).


• Knowledge of service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).


• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).


• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.


• Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


• 7 10 years of experience in software development, with a focus on platform/product development.


• Proven experience working with Google Kubernetes Engine and cloud native technologies.


• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.