Golang Kubernetes Engineer

Arango is on the hunt for a skilled Golang Kubernetes Engineer to join their fully remote team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge data platform that is fuelling the next generation of AI agents, assistants, and applications. If you're passionate about building scalable, robust solutions and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, this role might be the perfect fit.

About the Role

At its core, Arango provides a sophisticated, natively multimodel contextual data platform. This platform is designed to equip businesses with the unified, current, and trusted data they need to make intelligent decisions and act decisively at scale. As a Golang Kubernetes Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing and enhancing this platform, ensuring its reliability and performance. You’ll be working with a modern technology stack, focusing on applications that leverage the power of Golang and Kubernetes. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that the applications built are not only functional but also maintainable and efficient.

Your primary focus will be on the design and development of scalable applications. This involves writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code primarily in Golang, and deploying and managing these applications within a Kubernetes environment. You will be a key player in the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualisation to deployment and ongoing maintenance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• **Application Development:** Designing and building robust, scalable applications using Golang.
• **Container Orchestration:** Leveraging Kubernetes for efficient deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applications.
• **Feature Implementation:** Collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into functional features.
• **Troubleshooting and Debugging:** Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving issues within the application and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
• **Code Quality and Performance:** Maintaining high standards for code quality, conducting code reviews, and ensuring the responsiveness and reliability of applications.
• **System Enhancement:** Contributing to the ongoing improvement and optimisation of Arango's data platform.

What They're Looking For

Arango is seeking individuals who possess a strong technical foundation and a collaborative spirit. A deep understanding of Golang and Kubernetes is essential for success in this role. You should be comfortable working with microservices architectures and RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless communication between different components of the platform.

Ideal candidates will have:

• **Proficiency in Golang:** Demonstrated experience in developing applications using the Go programming language.
• **Kubernetes Expertise:** Solid understanding and practical experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• **API and Microservices Experience:** Proven ability to design, develop, and work with RESTful APIs and microservices.
• **Database Familiarity:** While not strictly mandatory, familiarity with database technologies, such as ArangoDB, would be advantageous.
• **Problem-Solving Skills:** Excellent analytical and troubleshooting capabilities to address complex technical challenges.
• **Attention to Detail:** A meticulous approach to coding and system design, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• **Team Collaboration:** The ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team, contributing to a shared vision.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work remotely and contribute to a company at the forefront of contextual data platforms, powering advanced AI capabilities. In South Africa, experienced Golang and Kubernetes engineers are in high demand, with roles often found across tech startups, established software companies, and organisations investing heavily in cloud-native solutions. Compensation for such specialised skills typically reflects the market demand, with opportunities for career progression into more senior engineering or architecture roles.

• Proficient in Golang and Kubernetes.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with any database technology such as ArangoDB.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.