The Senior Software Engineer role in the KaaS team at Bloomberg focuses on developing and maintaining custom Kubernetes controllers to enhance the Kubernetes ecosystem for internal application teams. The team aims to provide a robust cloud-native experience comparable to leading platforms like AWS EKS and GCP GKE. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development and cloud-native technologies, particularly Kubernetes. This position emphasizes both controller development and troubleshooting of Kubernetes infrastructure.

• Strong programming skills in Go or Python, with Go being the main language used.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including Pods, Services, Deployments, and StatefulSets.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes API, CRDs, and controller patterns.
• Experience in troubleshooting Kubernetes infrastructure, including networking, storage, and cluster issues.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for deploying and managing Kubernetes workloads.

• Design and implement custom Kubernetes controllers and operators using tools like Kubebuilder or Operator SDK.
• Work with Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) to extend Kubernetes functionality.
• Integrate controllers with external systems via REST APIs and other protocols.
• Write unit and integration tests for controllers to ensure reliability and correctness.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in Kubernetes clusters, including networking, storage, and node-level problems.
• Collaborate with other SRE teams to maintain high availability and performance of Kubernetes environments.
• Monitor and analyze cluster health using tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Create clear and comprehensive documentation for Kubernetes controllers and troubleshooting playbooks.
• Provide mentorship and support to other team members on Kubernetes best practices.

• Bloomberg offers a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support health, financial stability, and work-life balance.