Service Mesh Engineer At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same. **Job Description** We are seeking a GKE CRD Developer with expertise in Istio to build and manage Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) for a cloud-native environment. You'll play a key role in extending Istio’s capabilities within Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) focusing on networking security and automation. **Key Responsibilities** • Develop and manage CRDs to extend Istio's functionality for GKE-based applications. • Create Open API v3 schemas to validate custom resources. Implement Kubernetes Operators to automate workflows. • Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and integrate GitOps practices. • Troubleshoot and optimize GKE environments ensuring service mesh performance. **Qualifications** • 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes and GKE. • Strong knowledge of Istio (e.g. Envoy Virtual Service Destination Rule). • Proficiency with Open API v3 Helm and Kubernetes resource validation. • Experience with Go or Python for developing custom controllers. • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes Operators (Kubebuilder Operator SDK). • Familiarity with GitOps CI/CD and cloud platforms like GCP **Life at Capgemini** Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer: • Flexible work • Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs • Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan • Paid time off and paid holidays • Paid parental leave • Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation • Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring • Mentoring, coaching and learning programs • Employee Resource Groups • Disaster Relief **Disclaimer** Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law **Salary Transparency Language:** Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is $106230 - $145000/yearly. This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion. Ref. code: 125877 Posted on: Dec 9, 2024 Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Contract Type: Permanent Location: San Francisco, US Brand: Capgemini Professional Community: Software Engineering Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.