Software Engineer – Kubernetes, C++

Job Title: Software Engineer – Kubernetes, Docker & KubeVirt Integration

Location: Dallas Only
Employment Type: 12 month contract
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a focused and highly skilled Software Engineer with strong, hands-on experience in Windows and Linux development, containerized environments, and virtualization platforms. This role involves contributing to a modern, cloud-native software stack with recent and relevant experience in Visual , Kubernetes, KubeVirt, Docker and exposure within C++. If you're passionate about software engineering and thrive in environments that require deep technical expertise, we want to talk to you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications on Windows and Linux platforms.
• Work with Kubernetes clusters and Docker containers to deploy and manage applications.
• Integrate and support KubeVirt for virtualized workloads within Kubernetes.
• Lead the effort to migrate existing Windows-based C++ software to Linux, optimizing for performance and maintainability.
• Write robust unit tests using frameworks such as Google Test, CppUnit, or similar.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product Management to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and root cause analysis of complex issues.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Visual C++ development on the Windows platform — recent or current.
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience working with Kubernetes and Docker containers.
• Experience with KubeVirt or equivalent virtualization platforms in cloud-native environments.
• Proficient in both Windows and Linux C++ development.
• Demonstrated ability to convert or port Windows-based C++ code to Linux environments (preferred).
• Strong background in unit testing with practical experience in tools like Google Test, CppUnit, or equivalent.
• Focused software engineering experience with a strong emphasis on C++ and cloud-native systems — not generalized across unrelated stacks.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
• Exposure to system-level programming and performance optimization.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.

Requal Call Notes:

Overview

• Shift in hiring focus to Kubernetes experts over C++/Kubernetes hybrids.
• Screening process updated: Kubernetes expert joins initial interviews.
• C++ requirement now optional; familiarity preferred, not mandatory.
• Urgency: App delivery deadline by December 31st, 2025.
• Location preference: Dallas-based candidates.
• Key skills: Kubernetes, KubeVirt, Docker, AWS experience.

Screening Issues with Kubernetes Candidates

• Screening for Kubernetes roles now includes both manager and Kubernetes expert.
• Candidates often claim Kubernetes experience without sufficient knowledge.
• New screening process implemented as of today to verify actual Kubernetes skills.
• No current recruitment for C++ positions; focus remains on Kubernetes roles.

Refining the Interview Process

• Interview on Friday failed due to candidate's lack of hands-on Kubernetes experience.
• Initial requirement: engineers with both C++ and Kubernetes expertise.
• Requirement changed: now seeking one C++ engineer and one Kubernetes expert with recent hands-on experience.
• Kubernetes expert must have current or recent job experience, ideally 5–7 years.
• Open to candidates with strong DevOps and Kubernetes skills, not necessarily both C++ and Kubernetes.

Role Requirements: Kubernetes vs. C++

• Seeking candidate with strong Kubernetes hands-on experience, preferably based in Dallas.
• Team currently has two members in Dallas; location alignment preferred.
• Ideal profile combines C++ engineering and Kubernetes expertise, but such candidates are rare.
• Recent focus shifted toward DevOps and Kubernetes skills over specific programming languages.
• Candidate Dinesh highlighted as strong in DevOps and Kubernetes; Alex identified as primarily C++ focused.

Acceptable Backgrounds and Skills

• Position requires hands-on experience with Kubernetes, but know how to read C++.
• Hands on Kubernetes, KubeVirt, and Docker is important.
• Strong Kubernetes skills prioritized; C++ familiarity preferred but not expert level.
• Candidates with high aptitude and strong Kubernetes experience considered, even if primary background is Java or C#.
• Basic familiarity with C++ increases likelihood of success in the role.

Project Timeline and Urgency

• App delivery deadline: December 15, 2024.
• Project must start by September 1, 2024 to avoid delays.
• First interview scheduled for 30 minutes.
• C++ development paused; focus shifted to Kubernetes.