Technical Program Manager SRE Kubernetes Cloud AI

IPolarity; Hanover Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote options

Job summary

IPolarity in Hartford, CT is seeking a Technical Program Manager / SRE leader to drive platform reliability across Kubernetes and cloud initiatives. You will guide cross-functional teams, implement high-availability strategies, and develop automation using Python, Java, and Node.js.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on SRE and cloud automation expertise, with strong leadership and experience in API/microservices reliability using Apigee, REST/GraphQL, and AI-assisted operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SRE, cloud, and platform reliability initiatives.
• Hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes environments (GKE, Rancher RKE2).
• Proficiency with Python, Java, and Node.js for automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex SRE, cloud, Kubernetes, and platform reliability initiatives.
• Build automation and operational tools using Python, Java, and Node.js.
• Drive observability with Splunk, Datadog, Grafana, and AppDynamics.
• Implement API/microservices reliability using Apigee, REST APIs, and GraphQL.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional leadership

Incident response

Tools

Kubernetes (GKE)

RKE2

Python

Java

Node.js

Apigee

REST/GraphQL

Datadog

Splunk

Grafana

AppDynamics

GenAI / LLM / AIOps

Job description

Hiring: Technical Program Manager – SRE / Kubernetes / Cloud / AI

We are hiring an experienced Program Manager to lead complex technology initiatives focused on platform reliability, observability, automation, and application performance across large-scale systems.

Location: Hartford, CT

Experience: 10–14 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex SRE, cloud, Kubernetes, and platform reliability initiatives
• Manage and improve Kubernetes platforms, including GKE and Rancher RKE2
• Build automation and operational tools using Python, Java, and Node.js
• Leverage Generative AI/LLMs such as Gemini, Llama, Mistral, and Qwen for alert analysis, incident response, and operational automation
• Implement reliable API and microservices solutions using Apigee/Apigee X, REST APIs, GraphQL, traffic routing, canary deployments, and failover strategies
• Drive high availability, active-active deployments, disaster recovery, and multi-datacenter Kubernetes environments
• Develop and enhance observability using Splunk, Datadog, Grafana, and AppDynamics
• Drive SRE best practices, incident management, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, operations, and business teams to deliver measurable outcomes

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager / SRE leader with strong hands-on understanding of:

• Kubernetes & GKE
• SRE & Cloud Automation
• Python / Java / Node.js
• Datadog / Splunk / Grafana / AppDynamics
• Apigee & API/Microservices Reliability
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery
• GenAI / LLM / AIOps
• Technical Program & Cross‑Functional Leadership

Flexible work from home options available.