Senior Service Mesh Engineer

Job Title: Senior Service Mesh Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA/Remote Position Type: Contract position Total Experience: 10+ Years Work Authorization: H1B
Job Description: We are seeking a GKE CRD Developer with expertise in Istio to build and manage Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) for a cloud-native environment. You'll play a key role in extending Istio’s capabilities within Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), focusing on networking, security, and automation.
Key Responsibilities: • Develop and manage CRDs to extend Istio's functionality for GKE-based applications. • Create OpenAPI v3 schemas to validate custom resources. • Implement Kubernetes Operators to automate workflows. • Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and integrate GitOps practices. • Troubleshoot and optimize GKE environments, ensuring service mesh performance.
Qualifications: • 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes and GKE. • Strong knowledge of Istio (e.g., Envoy, VirtualService, DestinationRule). • Proficiency with OpenAPI v3, Helm, and Kubernetes resource validation. • Experience with Go or Python for developing custom controllers. • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes Operators (Kubebuilder, Operator SDK). • Familiarity with GitOps, CI/CD, and cloud platforms like GCP
If you believe you are qualified for this position and are currently in the job market or interested in making a change, please email me the resume along with contact details on palak@nytpcorp.com or give me a call at 201-604-7751