Job Title - Principal Software Engineer

(Cluster Infrastructure & Deployment - Distributed Storage Systems)

Job Location - Pune, Maharashtra

Must Have Skills - Experience developing Kubernetes CRDs, Go / Python for building system tools, control planes, and automation scripts, Linux system administration and Linux scripting skills.

Position Overview -

Our client is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our core engineering team to lead the architecture, deployment, and management of our distributed storage clusters leveraging up-to-date container orchestration technologies and AI-assisted development practices.

Role & Responsibilities

The Principal Software Engineer will serve as the technical go-to expert for cluster infrastructure, automated provisioning, and orchestration platforms across our distributed

storage ecosystem.

Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Architecting, deploying, and managing enterprise-grade Kubernetes clusters to orchestrate distributed storage infrastructure across cloud and bare-metal environments.




- Designing and implementing Kubernetes Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and custom operators/controllers to automate the lifecycle and management of complex storage systems.
- Developing robust control plane software, automation frameworks, and management tooling primarily using Go and Python.
- Applying fundamental computer science principles to solve complex cluster orchestration, networking, and scalability challenges.
- Collaborating with systems architects to ensure seamless integration between the underlying storage architecture and high-level deployment frameworks.
- Actively integrating cutting-edge AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, integrated IDE features) into engineering workflows to boost productivity and code quality.
- Providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, setting operational standards, and driving architectural reviews for cluster infrastructure.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

📌 Principal Software Engineer (Sangli)
🏢 NorthStar HR Consultants
📍 Sangli