Software Development Engineer II

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Job Description:

NJ and Baltimore, MD locals are preferred.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Development Engineer 2 to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes (K8s) expertise, enterprise application development, Terraform, and security. This role will be responsible for Leading , implementing, and managing complex cloud-based infrastructures, as well as focusing on platform engineering to enhance developer experiences and self-service capabilities within a secure, governed framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Architecture: Design, build, and deploy scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure.
• Platform Engineering: Improve developer experiences and self-service capabilities by creating and managing an internal developer platform that helps developers be more efficient, secure, and scalable.
• Kubernetes Expertise: Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for deploying and scaling applications.
• Enterprise Application Development: Able to design systems with the enterprise application developer in mind. Oversee the development and implementation of enterprise solutions which align with business strategies and software engineering needs.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize Terraform to automate the provisioning of cloud resources, ensuring consistency, repeatability, security, and traceability.
• Security: Implement and manage security measures to protect cloud infrastructure and applications, including compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including IT, security, and application development teams, to ensure seamless integration and operation of platform services. Partner with product, security, and engineering teams to align platform capabilities with business goals.
• Documentation and Training: Create comprehensive documentation and functional training sessions, workshops, and lunch-and-learn events to share knowledge and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, related field, and/or extensive enterprise design and development experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, with a focus on Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure.

• Technical Skills:
  • Deep expertise in cloud-native technologies (GCP, Azure, or AWS), Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
  • Strong background in infrastructure as code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, .Net, Node.js).
  • Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog).
  •  In-depth knowledge of security principles and practices in cloud and containerized environments. 
  • Firm understanding of platform engineering concepts. Experience in designing solutions which drive efficiency, support self-service capabilities and improve developer experiences.
  • Able to apply knowledge of emerging technology trends and best practices to show the potential business application of technology improvements.
• Collaboration: 
  • Demonstrated ability to work closely with various individuals, teams, and departments, and other IT functional areas, including security, and application development teams.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead cross-functional projects.
  • Experience in creating comprehensive documentation and training materials, workshops, and lunch-and-learn events to share knowledge and best practices.

• Bonus: 
  • Experience building internal developer platforms or platform-as-a-product.
  • Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
  • Relevant certifications such as Google Cloud Professional Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similar.

Other Criteria:  

• Job Grade: 20F  
• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself –Required.  
• Last day to apply is 9/3/2025 EOD  
• Shift: Monday – Friday  9am to 5pm hybrid (3 days on site)
• NJ and Baltimore, MD locals are preferred.

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Pay Range:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,300.00/year to $132,120.00/year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate’s work experience. Hired applicants are offered annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement program, Vacation, Paid Holidays and Personal time, Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law, and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.