Platform Engineer

Function: Engineering – Infrastructure, Tools

Designation: Senior Platform & Cloud Engineer

Open Position: 01

Location: Hyderabad

About Keus

Keus is at the forefront of integrating elegant design with state-of-the-art technology in smart home automation and architectural lighting. Our mission is to transcend ordinary living, offering a luxurious smart home experience that is seamless and beyond compare.

Our philosophy is centered around a design-first approach, where impeccable aesthetics meet unparalleled functionality. At Keus, a cadre of leading Industrial Designers, Electronics and Electrical Engineers, and Software Architects merge their expertise to redefine industry standards and craft bespoke smart home products and solutions that lead the way in innovation.

We pride ourselves on being the benchmark of sophistication and holistic smart home experiences in India, relentlessly innovating not only to meet but to redefine global standards .

Keus is on an ambitious path of expansion, with 2024 marking our entry into the thriving markets of Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Delhi. Our strategy involves directly engaging with Architects, Interior Designers, and leveraging Digital Marketing to enhance our customer reach.

Discover more about our vision and offerings:

• Website:
• YouTube: KeusSmartHome
• Instagram: @keussmarthome

Join us in shaping the future of luxurious smart living.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Platform & Cloud Engineer who brings deep technical expertise in building cloud-native, reusable, and scalable backend platforms to power our smart home automation ecosystem.

This role blends platform engineering, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and performance-focused development. You will also mentor 1–2 junior developers and manage multiple modules across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and reusable cloud-native backend architectures.
• Architect and manage containerized services, VPC networking, and platform security on AWS.
• Build internal libraries and SDKs for platform-wide reuse.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable high deployment velocity.
• Optimize backend systems for performance and memory efficiency.
• Manage distributed caching and robust data models supporting IoT and mobile applications.
• Understand and apply messaging queue delivery semantics (e.g., at-least-once, exactly-once).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scalable solutions and integrations.
• Mentor junior engineers and own multiple modules end-to-end.

Key Measures of Success

• High-performing and scalable cloud infrastructure
• Increased team efficiency via reusable libraries
• Reduced production incidents due to performance and memory issues
• Timely and stable releases via CI/CD pipelines
• Effective mentorship of junior engineers

Key Competencies

• Hands-on expertise with AWS , containers (Docker ), and VPC networking
• Proficient in TypeScript and either Go or Python (plus shell scripting)
• Strong foundation in data modeling , caching strategies, and message queues
• Proven performance optimization and debugging skills
• Familiarity with CI/CD , design patterns, and scalability best practices

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in backend/platform engineering
• Proven ability to lead module-level execution and mentor developers
• Track record of delivering scalable, reliable, and secure systems

Keus Culture

Join a team that is passionate about innovation and excellence . At Keus, we value creativity, collaboration, ownership , and a commitment to leading the smart home revolution.

What Keus Offers

• Opportunity to be at the forefront of the smart home automation industry, working with high-end clientele
• Dynamic and supportive work environment that values innovation and creativity
• Competitive salary, benefits, and performance-based rewards
• Professional growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company

Keus is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.