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Lead Platform Engineer - Amazon RDS

Scaling Theory Technologies Pvt Ltd
Others
6 - 10 Years

Posted on: 19/11/2025

Job Description

Description :


Responsibilities :


- Lead the design and architecture of robust, scalable platform modules, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.


- Drive the implementation of platform solutions, collaborating closely with platform engineers and cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones.


- Mentor and guide a team of platform engineers, fostering an environment of growth and continuous improvement.


- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating them into the platform to enhance functionality and user experience.


- Ensure the reliability and security of the platform through comprehensive testing and adherence to best practices.


- Collaborate with senior leadership to set technical strategy and goals for the platform engineering team.


Requirements :


- Total Experience: 8 + years of experience in Software or Platform Engineering.


- Minimum 5 years of experience in roles directly relevant to platform development and team leadership.


- Minimum 4 years of experience in developing applications with Python.


- Minimum 3 years of experience in serverless application development.


- Minimum 3 years of experience in building event-driven architectures.


Must have :


- Expertise in Python programming, with a solid foundation in writing clean, efficient, and scalable code.


- Proven experience in serverless application development, designing and implementing microservices, and working within event-driven architectures.


- Demonstrated experience in building and shipping high-quality SaaS platforms/applications on AWS, showcasing a portfolio of successful deployments.


- Comprehensive understanding of cloud computing concepts, AWS architectural best practices, and familiarity with a range of AWS services, including but not limited to Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.


- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to optimize complex systems for efficiency and scalability.


- Excellent communication skills, with a track record of effective collaboration with team members and successful engagement with stakeholders across various levels.


- Previous experience leading technology design and engineering teams, with a focus on mentoring, guiding, and driving the team towards achieving project milestones and technical excellence.


Good to Have :


- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, or other relevant cloud development certifications.


- Experience with the AWS Boto3 SDK for Python.


- Exposure to other cloud platforms, such as Azure or GCP.


- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.


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