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Lead Software Engineer (Kubernetes)

Lead Software Engineer for re-architecting platform on public clouds.
Appian Corporation
On-Site
United States
Undisclosed salary
Job Description
Appian is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Foundational Infrastructure Group. In this role, the candidate will help re-architect the platform on public clouds, enabling frequent and impactful changes. The Lead Software Engineer will ensure the infrastructure's availability and responsiveness, meeting the needs of a dynamic development team. This position involves working within an agile and global team to transform the architecture into a modern services architecture, leveraging microservices and containerization technologies. This role is based at Appian's HQ in McLean, VA, with an expectation of being in the office 5 days a week.Role involves:
  • Re-architecting the platform on public clouds.
  • Ensuring infrastructure availability and responsiveness.
  • Transforming architecture to a modern services architecture.
  • Leveraging microservices and containerization technologies.
Requirements:
  • Expertise in AWS or other cloud infrastructures and Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
  • Expertise in the Kubernetes ecosystem.
  • Experience coaching junior engineers and driving projects.
  • Fluency in reviewing architecture/designs and identifying problems.
  • Familiarity with code reviews, DevOps, Release Engineering, and infrastructure as code.
  • Familiarity with networking and information security in the cloud.
  • Focus on keeping automated infrastructure up-to-date.
  • Interest in automating the development lifecycle and achieving continuous delivery.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to identify dependencies between teams and escalate blockers.
  • Familiarity with leading response for severe issues.
  • At least 7 years of experience in enterprise software or SaaS/PaaS environment.
  • Fluency in at least one programming language (Python, Golang, or Java).
  • At least 5 years of experience working in the Kubernetes ecosystem.
  • Bachelors in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Role offers:
  • Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and Gitlab.
  • Opportunities for growth and leadership.
  • Engineering IndieTime and annual hackathons.
  • Working within an agile team.
  • Training and development programs.
  • Community and inclusivity through employee-led affinity groups.
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