Strong programming skills in one or more of the following languages: Python, JavaScript, Go. Background in software engineering with expertise in backend development within Kubernetes-based systems. Hands-on experience in development and orchestration within high-scale, high-uptime, and high-reliability environments. Minimum of six years of hands-on experience in related roles (engineering, DevOps, SRE). Familiarity with distributed systems, including queue-first architectures and sharding. Demonstrated engineering expertise, including gathering requirements, problem-solving, and making recommendations. Preferred: Familiarity with security frameworks, attack vectors, botnets, and impact analysis.