Senior Software Engineer

Your role and responsibilities

Kubecost empowers teams to monitor and manage Kubernetes costs efficiently, offering insights to help reduce spend while maintaining application performance. As a rapidly growing, open-source focused company, we are passionate about empowering the global Kubernetes community with our platform that provides real-time cost monitoring for cloud-native applications.

We are looking for innovative and motivated individuals to join us on our mission to make Kubernetes cost-efficient, scalable, and accessible for everyone.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help drive the development of our core backend systems that power Kubecost's cost optimization platform. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design, build, and scale microservices that process large volumes of cloud infrastructure data, enabling users to understand and optimize their Kubernetes environments.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment, is passionate about cloud-native technologies, and enjoys working with distributed systems and large-scale applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services that enable our platform to handle high volumes of data in real-time
• Build and optimize APIs to ensure seamless data integration between our backend systems and frontend applications
• Work closely with product managers, front-end engineers, and cloud infrastructure experts to design new features that enhance the user experience
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions that shape the future of Kubecost's backend infrastructure
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our systems through testing, monitoring, and incident response
• Mentor junior engineers, contribute to code reviews, and foster a collaborative engineering culture
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in backend development, cloud computing, and Kubernetes ecosystems

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Strong proficiency in backend development languages such as Go (Golang), Python, or Java
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies
• Solid understanding of building and scaling microservices architectures
• 1+ years of experience w/ Clickhouse, Duck DB, or PostgreSQL
• Strong background in designing and optimizing RESTful APIs and familiarity with GraphQL
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and automated deployment practices

Preferred technical and professional experience

• 5+ years of experience as a backend engineer, ideally working in a cloud-native or Kubernetes-focused environment
• Experience in cloud cost optimization, cloud billing, or FinOps
• Familiarity with open-source software development and community engagement
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and delivering results

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.