Senior Software Engineer, Chainguard

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in a DevOps or Software Development role. At least 2 years in a senior-level position
• Linux: Strong expertise in Linux environments. Experience with distro package management (e.g apt, apk, rpm)
• Build Tools: Hands-on experience with tools such as Maven, Gradle, NPM, Go build
• Containerization: Experience in building, debugging and optimizing container images
• Kubernetes: Comfortable using plain manifests, Helm charts, and Kustomize to manage deployments. Can debug operators, pods, services etc. using a variety of tools and approaches
• Terraform: Proficient in creating modules and organizing resources logically for reuse
• Programming Skills: Competence in scripting and automation, with languages such as Python, Go, Bash, or similar
• Communication: Strong communication skills, proficiency in English, ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and seek help proactively when necessary

Desirable

• The successful candidate will be part of our image delivery team. You'll spearhead the development of Wolfi (Linux) Packages and Chainguard container images
• You'll mentor team members, guide technical decisions, promote a culture of excellence, and uphold our commitment to high-quality standards in the creation of container images
• Package Building: Develop melange packages within Wolfi and private repositories, adhering to technical specifications and integration requirements
• Image Creation: Produce Chainguard container images for both public and private use, balancing the need for speed with uncompromised quality
• Backlog Management: Efficiently work through a prioritized queue of images, ensuring each is processed according to project timelines and quality expectations
• Mentorship: Provide technical support and guidance to other members of the team
• Quality Assurance: Consistently apply established standards and protocols for image production and execute detailed quality checks prior to release
• Reporting: Provide consistent updates to the project manager, celebrating progress and identifying any obstacles to maintaining project momentum