Seeking Wild Cloud Dev Lead - Build Infrastructure for Digital Independence

Hello CSTF community,

We’re seeking an experienced Software Development Lead to guide the technical development of Wild Cloud, our flagship reference implementation for accessible, self-hosted infrastructure built on Kubernetes and open-source principles.

What we’re looking for:

A technical leader who understands both the complexity of distributed systems and the importance of making powerful technology accessible to communities. You’ll need to combine deep Kubernetes expertise with our mission of democratizing infrastructure ownership.

Key qualifications we need:

  • 5+ years of software development with demonstrated technical leadership

  • Strong experience with Kubernetes architecture, deployment, and cluster management

  • Proven experience leading open-source projects and managing community contributions

  • Ability to design systems that balance usability with technical depth

  • Deep commitment to digital self-determination and open-source principles

What you’d be doing:

You’ll lead Wild Cloud’s technical architecture, develop reference application stacks, foster a healthy development community, create comprehensive documentation, and ensure the platform works reliably across diverse deployment environments. You’ll also coordinate with upstream open-source projects and maintain good community relationships.

This is currently a volunteer leadership position that may transition to paid as the project grows.

Ready to learn more?

Read the full job description here:

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If you’re passionate about making self-hosted infrastructure accessible while maintaining technical excellence, please reply here or reach out directly. We’re looking for someone who can build infrastructure that truly serves communities.

Questions about Wild Cloud’s technical approach? Let’s discuss them - open development means open technical discussions too.