Backend Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-04
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IT/Tech
job summary:
- Design, build, and operate Go-based Kubernetes operators and backend services
- Extend Gantry's core capabilities
- Drive and execute migrations to Gantry
- Build, operate, and improve AI-powered agents that automate migrations, review PRs, and assist with deployment troubleshooting
- Support internal teams by troubleshooting deployment issues and unblocking releases
- Take operational ownership of team-owned services
- Proactively identify and tackle the highest-impact problems in the deployment and migration workflow
location:Telecommute
job type:
Contract
salary: $75 - 85 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education:
Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Design, build, and operate Go-based Kubernetes operators and backend services
- Extend Gantry's core capabilities
- Drive and execute migrations to Gantry
- Build, operate, and improve AI-powered agents that automate migrations, review PRs, and assist with deployment troubleshooting
- Support internal teams by troubleshooting deployment issues and unblocking releases
- Take operational ownership of team-owned services
- Proactively identify and tackle the highest-impact problems in the deployment and migration workflow
qualifications:- A senior, self-directed backend engineer who onboards quickly and operates with high autonomy
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and deciding what to work on without heavy direction
- Strong experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform preferred)
- Proficient in Go (Python a plus) and distributed systems
- Experienced with Kubernetes operators, Git Ops, and ArgoCD-style workflows
- Experience building or maintaining AI/LLM-powered automation, agents, or developer tooling
- Pragmatic problem solver with clear communication skills
- Enjoys enabling other engineers and improving developer productivity
Equal Opportunity
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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