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Principal Cloud Engineer (Golang Development) -- PARDC5683745

Summary

Designs and maintains cloud-native, containerized systems using Golang, Kubernetes, and AWS EKS for a consulting client in the financial markets sector.

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Location Focus

  • Westlake, TX metro area

Scope of Work

  • Platform engineering focusing on Cloud, Golang, and Kubernetes
  • Primary language: Golang (modernized language). Python is legacy but important (Boto3 library). Java and NodeJS are only a plus.
  • The final technical panel (Round 2) is expected to be onsite; candidates must be willing to attend onsite for the final interview.

Mandatory Core Skills

  • Cloud Expertise: 5+ years of working knowledge in cloud and related technologies (AWS focus).
  • Primary Language: Expert in building containerized applications using Golang (strong focus).
  • Container Orchestration: Expertise with Kubernetes and Docker.
  • AWS Services: EKS and IAM are the cornerstones (must have strong EKS skills).
  • Scripting/Legacy: Skilled in Python (familiarity with Boto3 library is important).

Preferred / Bonus Skills

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform experience modifying templates or scripting for proprietary infra.
  • CI/CD: Proficiency with tools and implementing pipelines.
  • Java and NodeJS experience is a plus.
  • Experience in retail financial markets or a highly regulated industry.
  • AWS Cornerstone Services: Strong proficiency in EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) and IAM (Identity and Access Management). Expectation that strong EKS skills imply strength in other core AWS services (S3, RDS, Lambda, EC2, etc.).
  • Application Development: Expert in building highly secure and scalable containerized applications using Golang.
  • Architecture: Ability to navigate and manage technical complexities while developing secure and scalable solutions.

Self‑Service: Understanding of how to build self‑service solutions for use by development teams.

Seniority Level

  • Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

  • Full‑time

Industries

  • IT Services and IT Consulting