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mroads

Senior Software Engineer

mroads, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811

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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from mroads mroads is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for one of the direct clients. This is a remote opportunity with the client. We are seeking a highly skilled

Senior Engineer

with deep expertise in

Kubernetes, Istio, and Node.js

to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-native microservices architectures with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and security. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, architects, and application developers, to ensure seamless service delivery, traffic management, and observability. This role requires a balance of

hands-on coding ,

infrastructure engineering , and

system design , making it ideal for a senior professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage

Kubernetes clusters

for production-grade workloads. Implement and optimize

Istio service mesh

for traffic routing, canary deployments, service discovery, and secure inter-service communication. Define and manage

multi-tenant, multi-cluster strategies

ensuring reliability and scalability. Enable observability with

Prometheus, Grafana, Kiali, and Jaeger

for metrics, tracing, and monitoring. Node.js Development Architect and develop scalable

backend microservices

using

Node.js/TypeScript . Implement RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints with strong focus on performance and resilience. Apply best practices in

asynchronous programming ,

event-driven architectures , and

API security . Integrate with databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching layers, and external services. Collaborate with DevOps to build

CI/CD pipelines

(GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or ArgoCD) for automated deployments. Ensure

infrastructure-as-code (IaC)

practices using tools such as Terraform or Helm. Optimize system performance, cost, and scalability across

AWS/GCP/Azure . Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and drive continuous improvements. Mentor junior engineers, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to coding standards. Partner with architects to define technical roadmaps and system designs. Communicate technical solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 6–10 years of professional engineering experience , with at least

3+ years in Kubernetes and service mesh (Istio/Linkerd/Consul Connect) . Proven expertise in

Node.js/TypeScript , with strong understanding of asynchronous programming, API design, and performance tuning. Deep understanding of

containerization (Docker) ,

Kubernetes architecture , networking, and

Istio traffic management . Hands-on experience with

microservices design patterns , distributed systems, and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or NATS). Strong knowledge of

CI/CD pipelines ,

infrastructure-as-code , and cloud-native best practices. Experience with monitoring, logging, and tracing tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Jaeger, Datadog). Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Certifications:

CKA/CKS (Certified Kubernetes Administrator/Security Specialist) ,

Istio Certified Practitioner , or equivalent. Experience with

service-to-service security (mTLS, JWT, OAuth2, OPA/Envoy filters) . Knowledge of

GraphQL ,

gRPC , or

API Gateway (Kong, Ambassador, Apigee) . Prior experience in

multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures . Exposure to

AI/ML pipelines

or

real-time streaming architectures

is a plus. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries Information Technology & Services, Hotels and Motels, and Hospitality Salary and location notes omitted for clarity.

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