Software Engineer (Golang + K8s + AWS)

As a Software Engineer at Acquia, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing solutions that modernize our infrastructure, boosting the adoption of Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies. You'll also work on end-to-end container management with Kubernetes and Docker, support engineering teams in creating application prototypes, and debug technical issues within a complex stack involving microservices and AWS services.

To qualify for the Software Engineer role at Acquia, candidates should have a BS in Computer Science or a related field, along with 3-4 years of experience in software development, particularly with Golang and cloud-native development. Familiarity with Kubernetes, AWS services, and configuration management tools like Ansible or Terraform is also crucial. Additionally, strong communication skills and teamwork are essential.

Software Engineers at Acquia utilize a variety of technologies including Golang for application development, Kubernetes and Docker for container management, and AWS services like EC2, EKS, and S3. Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, and monitoring systems like ELK Stack or Prometheus is also beneficial.

Yes, Acquia offers flexible remote work options for the Software Engineer position, allowing candidates to work from Pune or Delhi/NCR. This flexibility supports a better work-life balance, catering to the needs of our employees.

Acquia provides comprehensive benefits to its Software Engineers, including competitive healthcare coverage, wellness programs, generous time-off policies, parental leave, and recognition programs. We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees and their families.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've utilized Golang, discussing challenges faced and how you overcame them. Be sure to mention any unique features you implemented and the overall impact your contributions had on the project's success.

Discuss your hands-on experience with Kubernetes, focusing on how you've used it to manage containerized applications. Be sure to cover specifics like deployment strategies, scaling, and any notable performance improvements you've achieved through Kubernetes implementation.

Share your systematic approach to debugging, detailing any specific tools or processes you use. Discuss how you analyze logs, track issues through the architecture, and communicate with teams to resolve problems effectively.

Mention the AWS services you're comfortable with, such as EC2, EKS, or S3, and provide examples of projects or tasks where you leveraged these services. Discuss how these services facilitated your project's objectives or improved deployment efficiency.

Talk about your experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab. Discuss why you prefer certain tools over others and share any relevant workflows or automation strategies you've implemented that enhanced the development lifecycle.

Give an overview of a microservices-based project you’ve worked on, outlining how you structured the services, handled inter-service communication, and ensured reliability. Emphasize any challenges faced and how you approached them.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban, and touch on how you utilize these frameworks to prioritize tasks effectively. Provide examples of how you've handled competing priorities or tight deadlines.

Share a specific instance where you analyzed new technologies, the evaluation criteria you used, and the recommendations you made. Discuss how this evaluation impacted the project's outcome and the adoption process.

Highlight your practices for ensuring code quality, such as writing unit tests, code reviews, and adhering to design patterns. Discuss the importance of maintainability and how you achieve it within your teams.

Provide a clear explanation of container orchestration, detailing the principles and benefits. Mention your experience with tools like Kubernetes and how they assist in managing services in production environments.