Senior Go / Kubernetes Developer - Cloud & Edge Infrastructure (Freelance, Remote)
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Position Overview & Specifications
For a long-term cloud infrastructure project, we are looking for an experienced Senior Go / Kubernetes Developer to support the further development of a distributed multi-provider cloud and edge platform. You will work in an international engineering environment and contribute primarily to the development of Kubernetes-native infrastructure automation using Go.
Start: asap
Duration: 12+ months
Capacity: 100%
Location: Remote
Preferred setup: Nearshore / Europe-compatible
Language: English; German beneficial
Contract: Freelance
Tasks- Design and develop Kubernetes Operators and Controllers in Go
- Develop cloud-native backend services and Kubernetes-native APIs
- Design and implement Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and reconciliation logic
- Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of cloud, edge and bare-metal infrastructure
- Integrate infrastructure, networking and platform components via Kubernetes APIs
- Develop and maintain automated unit and integration tests
- Analyze, troubleshoot and improve Go applications and Kubernetes controllers
- Contribute to technical architecture, code reviews and engineering standards
- Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security and AI/ML specialists
- Several years of professional software development experience with strong hands-on Go / Golang expertise
- Proven experience developing Kubernetes Operators and/or Custom Controllers in Go
- Strong practical knowledge of the Kubernetes API, CRDs and reconciliation patterns
- Experience with common Kubernetes development frameworks such as controller-runtime, client-go, Kubebuilder or Operator SDK
- Good understanding of Go concurrency, APIs, testing and backend/service development
- Experience developing and operating containerized applications
- Good understanding of cloud-native and distributed infrastructure
- Familiarity with infrastructure topics such as compute, networking, storage and automated provisioning
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Remote
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Go / Kubernetes Developer - Cloud & Edge Infrastructure (Freelance, Remote) roles across Sidekick Network GmbH & Co. KG's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Remote.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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