System Development Engineer

Job-ID: 407846Sector: Technology and ITLocation: Seattle, WAContract: ContractPosted: 2026-09-01Deadline: 0001-01-01Our client, a leading organization in cloud infrastructure and technology, is seeking a System Development Engineer to join their team. As a System Development Engineer, you will be part of the Infrastructure Optimization Department supporting the Cloud Operations Team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, proactive problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities, which will align successfully in the organization.Job Title: System Development Engineer - DRAM Memory Optimization - EKS Cluster Management & Memory ProfilingLocation: Seattle, WAPay Range:$70-75/hr on w2What's the Job?Manage end-to-end operations of Amazon's EKS clusters, including provisioning, configuration, and ongoing maintenance. Perform deep memory profiling of containerized workloads to identify and eliminate memory waste across Kubernetes infrastructure. Implement and validate memory optimization strategies such as resource right-sizing, autoscaler tuning, and scheduling policies. Analyze distributed systems to understand memory allocation, overhead, and consumption, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements. Collaborate with engineering teams to review architectures, propose optimization plans, and communicate findings effectively to technical stakeholders.What's Needed?Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. 5-7+ years of hands-on experience managing and optimizing EKS/Kubernetes clusters in large-scale production environments. Deep expertise in Kubernetes resource management, autoscaling, and memory-aware scheduling. Experience with memory profiling tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, kubectl top, and cAdvisor. Proficiency in resource right-sizing, container runtime memory overhead, and Linux cgroup memory management.What's in it for me?Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that optimize cloud infrastructure at scale. Collaborate with a talented team of engineers and technical leaders in a dynamic environment. Develop expertise in advanced container orchestration and memory optimization techniques. Engage in innovative testing strategies including load testing, chaos engineering, and performance validation. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k), Plus Match Weekly PayIf this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.Experis is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.