Job Description

Posted 9 mins ago

An experienced Lead GoLang Engineer – Kubernetes is needed to join our team at Qumulus Technologies, a dynamic cloud solutions startup based in Manchester on a full-time basis. The role is office-based, with modern facilities within the Salford Innovation Forum.
We are embarking on an exciting project to develop a hosted Kubernetes service with a focus on a hosted control plane and software-defined storage, all built on open-source technology.
In addition, we will be offering a managed suite of popular open-source development tools. This infrastructure will support our Internal Developer Portal.
Join us at Qumulus to lead the way in transforming cloud technology with innovative, open-source solutions and progress your career whilst building the tools other developers will love using!
About Us
Qumulus is a dynamic startup based in Manchester, pioneering in providing open-source private cloud solutions at an affordable subscription rate. We are proud recipients of the UK Innovation Smart Grant, enabling us to build a talented founding team of 9 developers tasked with creating a robust Internal Developer Portal utilising Kubernetes and a suite of cutting-edge open-source tools.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and deployment of our managed Kubernetes-based infrastructure service
* Develop and maintain scalable and fault-tolerant systems using open-source technologies
* Leverage the latest Kubernetes features to enhance our platform’s functionality.
* Integrate a variety of open-source tools to optimise performance and user experience
* Manage the full software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment and maintenance
* Maintain documentation of configurations, operations, and troubleshooting procedures
* Participate in on-call rotations for critical issue resolution and system uptime.
Required Skills:
* You have extensive experience in Kubernetes environments and an intricate understanding of all things Kubernetes
* You possess deep expertise in Go / Golang and have a solid background as a senior software engineer
* You are skilled in open-source and cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
* You take full ownership of projects and are adept at driving them from start to finish
* Previous experience with Python is advantageous but not required
* You have strong communication and collaboration skills
Benefits:
* Competitive equity package
* Comprehensive private health insurance
* Pension
* On-site parking
* Flexi work
Sounds interesting? Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration.
Candidates with previous experience or job titles, including; Senior Project Engineer, GoLang Engineer, Kubernetes Engineer, Chief Engineer, Head Engineer, Lead Technical Engineer, Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, GoLang & Kubernetes, and Technical Lead Engineer may also be considered for this role