Cloud-Native & Kubernetes Software Developer

Job Description Vates is a French software company specializing in virtualization, offering a credible alternative to proprietary solutions on the market. Our Vates VMS solution enables companies to manage their IT infrastructures in a simple, efficient, and controlled way. As a Cloud-Native & Kubernetes Software Developer at Vates, you will play a key role in developing and improving our cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes-based solutions. Your Responsibilities - Develop and maintain plugins for Terraform, Packer, Pulumi, and other upcoming tools in Go. - Develop and maintain Kubernetes components, including CSI Driver, CCM, and future integrations. - Create, design, develop a Kubernetes clusters management product in Vates VMS stack. This is a project already started, in early phase and it should be turned into one or more new products. - Write specifications for the Xen Orchestra teams to support the development of various Kubernetes integrations. - Develop and maintain Ansible plugins, leveraging basic Python knowledge (with internal Python experts available for support). - Work closely with the Xen Orchestra backend team to identify and define API requirements. - Collaborate directly with users and customers to understand and address their automation needs. - Provide Level 3 support as well as community support for users of the developed tools. - Collaborate with the Vates DevOps Tools team (SREs, system administrators, etc.). Required Skills - Strong proficiency in Go and Kubernetes (2 years) programming language and related tooling. - Solid expertise in Kubernetes (deployment, control plane lifecycle management, upgrades, writing CRDs and operators, cluster API, CSI, CCM, etc.). - Excellent knowledge of Git and GitHub tools and workflows. - Deep understanding of the open-source ecosystem, with active involvement being a strong plus. - Strong interest in DevOps practices and process automation. - Fluency in English, both written and spoken. - Knowledge of the virtualization ecosystem. - Experience in designing global IT architectures. - Fluent in English and French. Why join us ? At VATES, you will find a flexible work environment, a supportive and approachable team, and a role that makes a real impact on a daily basis. Location: Our offices are based in Grenoble or Paris, but we operate on a fully remote model to provide greater flexibility and daily work comfort. You are free to work 100% remotely or come on-site occasionally, depending on your preferences. Benefits - Health insurance coverage funded at 50% by the company - Benefits provided by the Works Council (employee discounts, cinema tickets, etc.) - Employee savings plan (PEE) - Profit-sharing scheme - Annual bonus - 100% remote work As part of our diversity and inclusion policy, this position is open to all candidates, regardless of gender. Requirements Ready to build the next generation of cloud-native infrastructure? Join our team, bring your expertise to challenging technical projects, and help us build open, innovative and reliable solutions for the future of virtualization and cloud-native environments. We Are Looking For Someone With - A Bachelor’s degree to a Master’s degree in Computer Science, or software engineering or information systems and Networks.Or several years of experience without degree. - A professional experience within an open source environment is appreciated. - Fluent in English and French.