Platform Engineer

What you get to do every day!

• Design, implement, and maintain controlled multi-account AWS environments that promote developer self-service and productivity.
• Provide robust Kubernetes solutions on AWS EKS to support microservice architecture, allowing for scalable and stable application deployment.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform for reliable and repeatable infrastructure provisioning.
• Develop custom software implementations and/or solutions as needed to provide a cohesive developer platform experience.
• Automate and streamline deployment and delivery processes using CircleCI and ArgoCD.
• Implement secure and efficient AWS and Kubernetes networking architectures essential for a scalable and reliable platform.
• Contribute to network security and policies with tools, such as Network Policy and AWS Network Firewall, to ensure compliance with the latest security standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify opportunities and ensure feedback is collected and applied to optimize infrastructure against security, resiliency, and cost targets.
• Document processes and maintain records relating to infrastructure procedures and strategies.

What kind of person should you be?

• In-depth understanding of containerization, microservice architecture, and related technologies.
• Knowledge of service mesh architectures
• Strong communication skills and ability to facilitate effective technical problem-solving.
• Excellent troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills including the ability to articulate complex technical issues to a range of audiences.
• A collaborative spirit, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organization skills, detail-oriented mindset, and a commitment to quality.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities and tasks.

What skills do you need?

• MUST HAVES:
• 4-5 years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or relevant experience from related fields: Software, Cloud, Network or Security Engineering.
• Experience with a systems programming language, such as Go or Python (Strong preference for Go).
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience creating and maintaining diagrams for process flows, data flows and architecture.
• Experience with monitoring and logging in cloud environments, using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry, CloudWatch, etc.


• NICE TO HAVES:
• Some experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code principles.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AWS environments, particularly with networking architecture
• Experience building cloud native solutions and infrastructure for a highly compliant environment such as SOC2 Type 2 or PCI-DSS.
• Experience with CI/CD automation tools such as CircleCI and ArgoCD and Jenkins.

What can you expect from us?

• Award-winning culture that fosters growth, diversity and inclusion for all
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Free LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Bi-annual performance-based bonuses
• Continued education with our education reimbursement program
• Flexible schedules
• Free unlimited access to our refreshment stations (fully stocked with tea, coffee and other beverages)
• Two paid days for volunteer opportunities
• Free on-site Fitness center
• Access to a ‘Tickets at Work’ membership
• A free premium membership for ‘Headspace’; an app geared towards mental health and wellbeing
• 401k Matching
• Our Awards!