Back End Software Engineer

Job Details

Senior Back End Software Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure (AI Foundations)

Location: Open (Relocation Supported)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Experience Level: Senior (7+ years)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. – no sponsorship available
NO C2C

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Back End Software Engineer to join a cloud infrastructure–focused AI Foundations team. This role is responsible for building and scaling the backend systems and Kubernetes-based platforms that power advanced AI and cloud-native applications.

This position combines backend engineering, platform architecture, DevOps leadership, and cloud infrastructure expertise to support highly scalable, secure, and observable AI systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

Backend & Platform Engineering

• Develop and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and core services

• Define and manage central database interactions and system configurations

• Ensure high performance, reliability, and responsiveness to front-end systems

• Integrate user-facing components with backend services

• Build reusable, well-documented, and tested common components

Cloud Infrastructure & Kubernetes

• Architect and implement Kubernetes-based platforms (Azure focus; multi-cloud exposure beneficial)

• Design and deploy infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code best practices

• Develop Kubernetes operators and implement Crossplane where applicable

• Support multi-GPU and distributed AI workloads

Observability & Platform Security

• Design and implement cloud-agnostic observability stacks including:

  • Prometheus, Thanos

  • Loki

  • Tempo / Jaeger

  • OpenTelemetry

  • Grafana & Alertmanager

• Implement platform security controls including event monitoring, Falco, and CIS benchmark compliance

DevOps & Enablement

• Establish and maintain GitOps-driven DevOps processes

• Create scalable CI/CD and deployment workflows

• Provide internal workshops and enablement for engineering teams

• Deliver technical leadership and clear documentation

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 7+ years of experience in backend software engineering or cloud infrastructure

• Expert-level Kubernetes experience

• Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code

• Experience across cloud providers (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP beneficial)

• Deep understanding of observability and monitoring architectures

• Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional collaboration

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, or related field

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Experience building AI-supporting infrastructure

• Experience with Crossplane and Kubernetes operators

• Experience with distributed training environments

• Strong background in security monitoring and compliance standards

Why This Role

• High-impact platform role supporting AI systems at scale

• Ownership of Kubernetes architecture and cloud infrastructure strategy

• Opportunity to shape DevOps standards and enable internal teams

• Relocation supported for the right candidate

• Work at the intersection of backend engineering and AI infrastructure
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