Lead Software Engineer

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The Lead Software Engineer, Enterprise API Engineering & Operations will administer and manage both Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) on‑premise clusters (now known as Google Distributed Cloud Virtual for VMware) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters. APIGEE Hybrid is deployed on both these clusters, and the role will provide engineering and operational support for these environments within the organization's Hybrid IT infrastructure (Cloud & On‑premise).

Responsibilities include design, planning, installation, automation, maintenance, and support for Google Distributed Cloud Virtual for VMware and Azure AKS infrastructure.

• Administer and manage both Google Distributed Cloud Virtual for VMware (GKE on‑premise) and Azure AKS clusters.
• Implement and automate deployment of APIGEE on GKE on‑premise clusters (Google Distributed Cloud Virtual for VMware) and Azure AKS clusters.
• Establish best practices and standards for GKE on‑premise and Azure AKS architecture, design, platform setup, and maintenance.
• Coordinate with infrastructure teams to install platforms and applications—including APIGEE Hybrid—on GKE on‑premise and Azure AKS clusters.
• Perform periodic capacity planning and infrastructure expansion for both GKE on‑premise and Azure AKS platforms.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for GKE on‑premise and Azure AKS clusters.
• Automate periodic upgrades for both GKE on‑premise and Azure AKS clusters.
• Automate periodic upgrades of APIGEE hybrid deployed on both GKE on‑premise and Azure AKS clusters.
• Work closely with API and Integration platform architects on API design, implementation, testing, production deployment, and support.
• Identify technical dependencies and roadblocks proactively and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve them.

Use your skills to make an impact

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of hands‑on cloud engineering experience (Azure, AWS, and/or GCP) in building cloud technology solutions.
• 2 or more years of experience in setting up and managing GKE on‑premise (Google Distributed Cloud Virtual for VMware) environments.
• Google Cloud Architect with expertise in Google Distributed Cloud Virtual for VMware (formerly Anthos).
• Hands‑on experience deploying GKE on‑premise (Google Distributed Cloud Virtual for VMware), Bare‑metal, and Azure AKS clusters.
• Experience deploying GKE and AKS clusters (Private/Public) with best practices for deployment.
• Strong skills with containerization and orchestration technologies for both On‑premise and Public Cloud (Docker, Kubernetes, GKE, AKS, Istio).
• Experience deploying and managing infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience with cluster and pod security, Google IAM, Azure RBAC, and policy management.
• Experience setting up logging and monitoring for GKE (using Stackdriver or equivalent) and AKS.
• Experience with source control tools such as Bitbucket, Git Hub, etc.
• Proficiency with scripting and programming languages (Python, Go, Bash, Power Shell).
• Strong troubleshooting skills on infrastructure, with ability to identify bottlenecks and perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented.

• Master’s degree.
• Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) / Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certifications.

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi‑weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions…