Software Engineer Team Lead - Kubernetes

Description

Position Overview

We’re looking for a highly motivated and experienced Kubernetes Engineering Manager to lead a team of super-talented engineers in building scalable, cloud-native solutions.

This role combines strong technical leadership with hands-on engineering work—perfect for someone who thrives on both people and code.

As the manager, you’ll oversee the team’s day-to-day operations, ensure smooth sprint execution, promote effective use of Jira, and maintain a high standard of technical excellence. You’ll also be deeply involved in solving complex technical challenges using Go and Python in a modern cloud-native environment.

This is a hybrid role.

 What You’ll Own

• Lead the Kubernetes engineering team working on Zesty’s core, flagship product
• Drive high-impact, cloud-native development initiatives
• Shape technical architecture and direction alongside the Tech Lead
• Mentor team members and support their growth
• Oversee sprint planning, execution, and Jira-based task tracking
• Tackle technical and organizational challenges proactively
  
  

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or engineering management role
• 6+ years of hands-on backend development experience with Go or Python
• Proven experience in developing Kubernetes controllers, including expertise in scheduling, autoscaling (HPA, VPA), and resource management
• Experience building data pipelines or metric analysis systems—especially for performance or cost optimization—is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and understanding of compute workload pricing models is a plus
  
  

• Advanced proficiency in Go
• Experience contributing to open-source projects
• Background in cloud-native architecture, especially with AWS
  
  

• Be You – We celebrate diversity and believe everyone should feel safe and empowered to bring their full selves to work.
• Transparency First – We share wins, lessons, data, and decisions openly. Got a question? Just ask.
• One Team, One Mission – We trust each other and work as one, where every voice matters.
• Speak Up, Stay Open – Feedback flows freely in all directions. We face challenges head-on with fresh ideas and honest conversations.
• Leave Ego at the Door – We lead with humility, not titles. Collaboration beats competition—every time.