Software Craftsperson- Python/kubernetes

About Us

We believe the future of software development is AI-native where engineersoperateat a higher level of abstractionand qualityremainsnon-negotiable.

Incubyteis asoftware craft consultancywhere the how of building software matters as much as the what.

We partner with companies of all sizes, from helping enterprises build, scale, and modernize toearly-stagefounders bring their ideas to life.

Our engineersoperatein an AI-native development model, using AI as a collaborator across the SDLC to accelerate development while upholding the discipline of softwarecraftsmanship. Guided by Software Craftsmanship and Extreme Programming practices, we build reliable, maintainable, and scalable systems with speed, without compromising quality.If this way of building software resonates with you,wedlike to talk.

OurGuiding Principles

These principles define how we work atIncubyte. They are non-negotiable.

Relentless Pursuit of Quality with Pragmatism

• We build high-quality systems without losing sight of delivery.
  
  

Extreme Ownership

• We take responsibility end-to-end for decisions, execution, and outcomes.
  
  

Proactive Collaboration

• We collaborate closely, challenge each other, and solve problems together.
  
  

Active Pursuit of Mastery

• We continuously improve our craft and raise our bar.
  
  

Invite, Give, and Act on Feedback

Weseek, give, and act on feedback to get better every day.

Ensuring Client Success

We act as trustedpartnersandfocus on real outcomes, not just output.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Experience Level

This role is ideal for engineers with315 years of experienceand a strong background in building secure, scalable platforms.

We are looking forhands-on DevOps and Backend Engineerswith real-world experience in handling production incidents, distributed systems, and modern infrastructure challenges.

What Youll Do as a Software Craftsperson

• Design and document real-world DevOps and backend scenarios based on production incidents such as outages, scaling challenges, and secure deployments
• Translate real engineering experiences into benchmark tasks that contribute to training next-generation AI systems
• Contribute to building secure, scalable, Kubernetes-native architectures across modern infrastructure environments
• Work across critical engineering domains including CI/CD pipelines, observability, identity & access management, infrastructure-as-code, and backend services
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and simulate realistic engineering workflows and system behaviors
• Apply practical engineering judgment to model distributed systems challenges and improve system resilience and reliability
  
  

Requirements

What Youll Bring

515 years of experience in DevOps and Backend Engineeringwith a strong foundation in building secure, scalable systems.

Strong Hands-on Expertise InDevOps And Backend Technologiesincluding

• Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines
• Tools such as k9s, k3s (GitLab CI preferred)
• Backend technologies such as Go, Python, or Java
• Experience with Docker, gRPC, and Kubernetes-native services
  
  

Demonstrated experience workingwith secure, offline or air-gapped deployments(highly preferred)

Familiarity with distributed systems and backend architecture, with exposure to ML or distributed pipelines being a plus.

Hands-on experience across multiple core functional areas, with exposure to at least five of the following:

• Identity & Access Management
• Observability (Prometheus + Grafana)
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Keycloak
• GitLab CI
• Terraform OSS
• Kubernetes ecosystem tools
  
  

Strong problem-solving ability with real-world experience in handling production systems, incidents, and infrastructure challenges

Ability to work across multiple layers of the stack, from infrastructure to backend services, while ensuring scalability, reliability, and security

Benefits

Life at Incubyte

We are a remote-first company with structured flexibility. Teams commit to shared rhythms during core hours, ensuring smooth collaboration while maintaining autonomy. Twice a year, we come together in person for a co-working sprint and once a year for a retreat - with all travel expenses covered.

Our environment is built for crafters: experimenting with real-world systems, solving complex infrastructure challenges, and contributing to cutting-edge AI initiatives. We are all lifelong learners, and our work is our passion.

Perks

Dedicated learning & development budget

Sponsorship for conference talks

Comprehensive medical & term insurance

Employee-friendly leave policies

Home Office fund

Medical Insurance

Skills:- Python, DevOps, Kubernetes, React.js and Terraform