Platform Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Key Responsibilities :

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) :

- Ensure infrastructure is scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.

CI/CD Pipeline Management :

- Build, optimize, and maintain our Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar.

- Automate software build, test, and deployment processes.

- Implement strategies for efficient and reliable software releases.

Cloud Infrastructure Management :

- Provision, configure, and manage cloud resources on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

- Implement best practices for cloud security, cost optimization, and performance monitoring.

Containerization and Orchestration :

- Work with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like

Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.

- Manage and scale containerized applications effectively.

Monitoring and Logging :

- Implement and maintain monitoring and logging solutions to provide visibility into system performance and application health (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

- Proactively identify and troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues.

Automation and Scripting :

- Develop and maintain automation scripts using languages like Python, Bash, or Go to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.

Security and Compliance :

- Implement and adhere to security best practices for infrastructure and deployment

processes.

- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Collaboration and Support :

- Collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery.

- Provide support and guidance to development teams on platform-related issues.

- Participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Documentation :

- Create and maintain clear and concise documentation for infrastructure, processes, and tools.

Continuous Learning :

- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in platform engineering and DevOps.

- Proactively identify opportunities to improve our platform and processes.

Requirements :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 2-3 years of experience in a Platform Engineering, DevOps, or similar role.

- Solid understanding of Linux operating systems.

- Hands-on experience with at least one Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool (e.g., Terraform,

CloudFormation).

- Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or

Docker Swarm).

- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Go).

- Understanding of monitoring and logging principles and tools.

- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- A proactive and self-motivated approach to learning and problem-solving