Experience: 5+ Years
Location: Pune
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Job Description: Senior Software Engineer (Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Linux)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), Python development, and Linux environments. The ideal candidate will contribute hands-on to complex software solutions, perform peer code reviews, and help drive engineering best practices. You will work independently on critical components while providing technical guidance and reviewing code for team members.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Contribution

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software components using Python in Linux environments.
• Build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop automation scripts, microservices, and system integrations leveraging modern DevOps practices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in cloud or on-premises environments.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across the stack.

Code Review & Quality Assurance

• Conduct thorough peer code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Champion clean code principles, maintainability, and testability in all deliverables.
• Help define and enforce team coding standards, review guidelines, and documentation practices.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product Management) to deliver robust solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise in containerization, cloud-native development, and Python programming.
• Participate in design discussions, architecture reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and automation.
• Propose and implement improvements to development workflows, code quality, and operational reliability.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies related to cloud infrastructure, containerization, and Python development.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong focus on Python and Linux.
• Containerization: Expert-level experience with Docker—building, deploying, and troubleshooting containers.
• Orchestration: Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, monitoring, troubleshooting). Exposure to tools such as Ansible and Molecule.
• Linux: Proficiency in Linux system programming, shell scripting, and OS-level debugging. Proven ability to perform detailed peer code reviews and provide actionable feedback.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and modern branching workflows.
• CI/CD: Experience with build, test, and deployment automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Helm).
• Exposure to monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals as applied to containers and distributed systems.
• Previous experience in a code reviewer or technical lead capacity.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with an ability to mentor and support peers.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently or in a team.