Lead Engineer - Platform

REA

Gurgaon, Haryana
Permanent
Full-time

26 days ago
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About REAAt REA, we are shaping the future of real estate. Our engineering teams are the architects behind the experiences that millions of property seekers rely on every day. We use the latest technology to deliver best-in-class experiences to our customers.Job DescriptionAbout REA GroupIn 1995, in a garage in Melbourne, Australia, REA Group was born from a simple question: Can we change the way the world experiences property?Could we? Yes. Are we done? Never. Fast forward 30 years, REA Group is a market leader in online real estate in three continents and continuing to grow rapidly across the globe. The secret to our growth is staying true to that day one mindset; the hunger to innovate, the ambition to change the world, and the curiosity to reimagine the future.Our new Tech Center in Cyber City is dedicated to accelerating REA Groups global technology delivery through relentless innovation.Were looking for the best technologists, inventors and leaders in India to join us on this exciting new journey.If youre excited by the prospect of creating something magical from scratch, then read on.What the role is all about:

We are seeking a Lead Engineer (6-8 years experience) who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of REA's cutting-edge products. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across the globe, leading the design, development, and optimization of our Kubernetes based IDP.
You will work with cutting-edge technologies alongside talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment.

While no two days are likely to be the same, your typical responsibilities will include:

Design and implement K8s-native compute solutions to deploy applications and workloads.
Develop automation for Kubernetes cluster lifecycle management including zero-downtime upgrades and scaling operations.
Define and track SLIs/SLOs for critical platform components and implement strategies to meet them.
Collaborate with development teams to build platform capabilities.
Conduct capacity planning and performance testing to ensure platform scalability.
Actively participate in pairing, code reviews, unit testing, and secure deployments to deliver secure and quality code.
Stay updated on the latest Kubernetes and platform engineering trends and apply them to solve complex challenges.
Take ownership and accountability of deliverables while mentoring other team members.

Who we are looking for:

Proficiency in Go programming language with a strong background in building scalable applications.
Proven experience in creating and deploying custom Kubernetes operators and CRDs.
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (e.g. AWS / GCP / Azure).
Extensive experience in managing and deploying workloads on production-grade Kubernetes clusters.
Experience with Argo CD and GitOps methodologies to automate and streamline continuous delivery of applications deployed in Kubernetes environments.
Experience in using Kubernetes ecosystem tools like Cilium, Kyverno, and Keda to build and maintain robust, scalable, and secure platforms.
Experience with monitoring and incident management tools

Bonus Points for:

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification.

What we offer:

A hybrid and flexible approach to working.
Transport options to help you get to and from work, including home pick-up and drop-off.
Meals provided on site in our office.
Flexible leave options including parental leave, family care leave and celebration leave.
Insurance for you and your immediate family members.
Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing.
Continuous learning and development opportunities to further your technical expertise.

The values we live by:Our values are at the core of how we operate, treat each other, and make decisions. We believe that how we work is equally important as what we do to achieve our goals. This commitment is at the heart of everything we do, from the way we interact with colleagues to the way we serve our customers and communities.Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.

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