Senior Software Engineer - Golang

Company Description

Mobica | Be Extraordinary_

Mobica helps businesses build pioneering experiences for their customers. Headquartered in Manchester UK with offices across Europe and US, we partner with businesses across multiple industries - from aerospace to finance and semiconductors to automotive - providing them with access to incredible talent and engineering expertise across the entire technology stack

Mobica Way

• Well-known Clients and Projects focused on the Technologies of Tomorrow - our work is already all around you. Almost all of our long term customers are instantly recognisable global brands developing some of the most interesting products and services you are using today and will use in the future. Our expertly crafted software underpins many of today’s amazing customer experiences. When you join us, you'll be both challenged and supported, and you'll be a part of something extraordinary. 
• Empowered Mobicans driving their own careers – we empower our people to develop their skills and move forward in their careers. Our people are treated like partners, are encouraged to share knowledge and push the boundaries. We are there to help you with the opportunities to advance, learn and grow.
• Ideas are prioritised over Hierarchy and Biases - in Mobica you are listened to and valued. We are building open communication and a safe environment. We've made it our mission to create a working environment where all team members feel welcome, protected from discrimination and have access to equal opportunities. 

• We believe that employees should be happy – Mobica is a place where talented minds are recognised, nurtured and valued. We are early adopters of the hybrid working practices, you define the way where you work more productive - at home or in the office - we will create the environment for that. In addition to the competitive salary you are getting access to a range of virtual, offline and on-site events and platforms where you can learn, brainstorm, challenge, express yourself or simply have some fun and get new friends. Fruit and snacks are in the office to make your mood good. 

Job Description

Our Customer is a leading global company specializing in digital automation and energy management, committed to driving digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies. Their mission is to be true digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

Join our dynamic team to develop a cutting-edge resource controller based on Kubernetes operator architecture. This controller will utilize Kubernetes policies and resource definitions, and is being developed using Go programming language. The project also involves defining policies with YAML and Python (Starlark). Our target devices manage containers using Docker and Docker Compose.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain a resource controller using Kubernetes operator patterns.
• Implement Kubernetes policies and custom resource definitions (CRDs).
• Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code in Go (Golang).
• Define and manage policies using YAML and Python (Starlark).
• Utilize Docker and Docker Compose for container management on target devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes deployments and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in:
  • Kubernetes: installation, policy management; operators experience is a plus.
  • YAML and Helm for configuration management.
  • Docker: creating Dockerfiles and using Docker Compose.
  • Python, preferably with experience in Starlark.
  • Go (Golang) programming language.
  • Protobuf and gRPC for service communication.
• Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration concepts.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing Kubernetes Operators using Go.
• Familiarity with the Operator SDK and Kubebuilder frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.

Additional Information

We offer

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work from home
• Training and mentoring programs
• Ability to advance your technology skills
• Variety of projects with the cutting edge technologies at the core
• Private medical care and life insurance
• Permanent employment or B2B contract

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We aim to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people we can find, from a range of backgrounds and cultures. Inclusivity and equality are cornerstones of our Mobica community and a big part of what makes us so brilliant to work with. Here, dedication and performance are valued and rewarded regardless of nationality, gender, age, religious beliefs or other personal characteristics. Here, diversity is celebrated and everyone belongs.

“The benefits of having a diverse workforce from different backgrounds, recruited and developed only on the basis of ability, is a core personal belief for me - so I join with other members of Mobica’s leadership in promoting a commitment to recognise equal opportunities and rights for our talented individuals. Every Mobican can expect to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of personal characteristics or beliefs.”

Gary Butters
CEO

Mobica | Be Extraordinary_

Join the visionaries - Be Extraordinary