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# MTS - Backend Engineer

- **Company:** PLATFORM9 SYSTEMS, INC.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unix, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Linux, Python (Programming Language), OpenStack, Software Engineering, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Golang
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g96avo

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.

 + Excellent programming skills in a major programming language. Python or Golang is preferred.

 + 2-3 years of experience in a software development role.

 + Familiarity with containerization technologies like Kubernetes is a plus.

 + Prior experience with OpenStack/DevStack is also a plus.

 + Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals with willingness to learn and build products in the cloud computing and virtualisation space.

 + Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems.

 + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

 + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 + Being a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work in a highly dynamic environment.

To succeed in this role, you' will need to be a team player with a strong sense of ownership for your work and a passion for working in a data driven organisation.

## Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team working on our cloud-native product suite. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science, be aware of cloud-native technologies, and have have a willingness to learn new technologies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

 + Contribute to the development of cloud native products and services for our Kubernetes product ecosystem..

 + Learn and collaborate with the team to design and implement the product roadmap.

 + Support Cloud infrastructure deployments using Platform9 products, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.


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