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Senior Go and Kubernetes Developer - Gardener Addons - SAP
Software Engineer
Lead the development of Gardener Addons, building robust Go services that extend Kubernetes functionality for cloud-native environments. Drive open‑source contributions, automate deployment pipelines, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain Go‑based microservices that extend Gardener’s addon capabilities on Kubernetes clusters.
- Contribute to the Gardener open‑source project, reviewing pull requests, writing documentation, and ensuring code quality.
- Develop and maintain Helm charts and CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, building, and deployment of addons.
- Collaborate with platform, security, and operations teams to integrate addons into production environments and troubleshoot issues.
- Stay current with Kubernetes ecosystem trends, proposing enhancements and best practices for the Gardener community.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in Go development and Kubernetes operator patterns.
- Strong background in cloud-native architecture, container orchestration, and Helm chart development.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) and automated testing frameworks.
- Proven track record of contributing to open‑source projects and engaging with community stakeholders.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset.