Service Mesh Engineer Remote and tech hubs are both accepted

Indotronix is seeking a Service Mesh Engineer Remote and tech hubs are both acceptedPosition Title: Service Mesh EngineerPosition Location: Remote and tech HUBs both accepted; (Hybrid 2-3x per week)Duration: Contract to hirePosition ProfileKey responsibilities in order of which they will be doing day 1 and frequently followed by those they will be doing as the project/work progresses:A Service Mesh Engineer’s Day-to-day Responsibilities Would Include Manage and Maintain Service Mesh: Oversee the deployment, configuration, and management of service mesh solutions (e.g., Istio, Linkerd, Consul) across microservices architecture. Traffic Management and Routing: Implement traffic routing policies, load balancing, and service discovery to ensure seamless communication between microservices. Monitor and Optimize Performance: Continuously monitor service mesh health, latency, and throughput, and optimize performance across services using tools like Prometheus and Grafana. Security and Policy Enforcement: Implement and manage security policies, including mutual TLS (mTLS), service-to-service authentication, and role-based access control (RBAC). Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Diagnose and troubleshoot communication issues between services, resolving network or configuration problems quickly. Collaborate with Development and DevOps Teams: Work closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth integration of the service mesh into CI/CD pipelines. Update and Automate: Regularly update service mesh components and automate tasks such as service onboarding, scaling, and configuration using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Helm. Logging and Observability: Ensure proper observability through distributed tracing (e.g., Jaeger), logging, and metric collection, helping to troubleshoot and enhance system visibility.These responsibilities focus on ensuring the seamless, secure, and reliable communication between microservices within a cloud-native architecture.Must have technical skills/experience (ask for alternative/tool/version) of the position in priority order:QualificationsLooking for someone with a blend of skills in software engineering, DevOps, and networking. Key qualifications for a service mesh engineer or architect include: Strong Networking Knowledge: Understanding of network protocols (HTTP, TCP, gRPC), and concepts like load balancing, DNS, and service discovery. Experience with Cloud-Native Environments: Hands-on experience with platforms like Kubernetes and container orchestration tools. Service Mesh Expertise: Knowledge of popular service mesh solutions like Istio, Linkerd, Consul, or Kuma. They should understand how to configure, monitor, and manage traffic between services. Security: Familiarity with security principles like mTLS (mutual TLS), service-to-service authentication, and authorization. Automation and Scripting: Competence with scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation, and experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Helm. Monitoring and Observability: Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger) to monitor service mesh performance and troubleshoot issues. Collaboration Skills: Ability to work with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration.Having a candidate who is also experienced in microservices architecture and understands CI/CD pipelines will be highly valuable.Soft skills that would make a candidate successful in this role:Collaboration Skills: Ability to work with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration.Degrees Or CertificationsPreferred but not required (CISSP, Bachelors)Interview Process1 RND {HM and the team Manager} Technical and background - 1 hr.Indotronix Commitment: A Safe and Inclusive Workplace" – Promoting a Culture of Inclusion, Respect, Equality, and Diversity: Ensuring Safety and Non-Discrimination.We actively strive to attract, retain, and empower a diverse range of talented individuals, recognizing that diverse perspectives and experiences enhance our collective performance.Breaking Barriers: Your Potential Knows No Limits. Embrace Your Potential, Apply Today!"Indotronix Commitment to Pay Equity - At Indotronix, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and ensure pay equity across all job roles. We proudly champion equal pay for equal work, guaranteeing fair compensation for all employees based on their skills, experience, and contributions.Celebrating & Honouring Veteran Contributions: Approximately 13% of our workforce are veterans (nearly twice the national average). This achievement underscores our deep commitment in fostering Opportunities for success to Civilian CareersRecognition - Indotronix has been recognized as one of the largest staffing companies in 2023 by Staffing Industry Analysts – a testament to our continued growth, commitment to excellence, and the trust our clients and candidates place in us.Compliance Indotronix upholds good corporate citizenship by complying with all applicable laws, including taxation, equal employment opportunity, statutory benefits, and data reporting. In 2023, we hired over 1,200 U.S.-based employees as consultants, contributing to workforce expansion and client service excellence.