Lead Platform Engineer

Job Title: Lead Platform Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to oversee the design, development, and implementation of our platform infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for enhancing the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of our services and applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure the platform meets the needs of our business and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to automate and improve deployment processes and infrastructure management.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively address potential bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines and ensure best practices in software delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and teams.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance platform capabilities.
• Ensure security best practices are integrated into the development and deployment processes.
• Conduct regular reviews with stakeholders to align on technology roadmap and progress.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a strong understanding of platform architecture and design principles.

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).

- Understanding of networking concepts and services, including load balancing, DNS, and VPNs.

- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Dynatrace).

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.

- Experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies.

Tools:

- Cloud Service Providers: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes

- CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI

- IaC Tools: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation

- Monitoring Tools: Dynatrace Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack

- Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab

- Collaboration and Project Management: JIRA, Confluence, Slack

This role presents a unique opportunity to play a critical part in shaping the future of our platform while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. If you are passionate about building high-quality infrastructure and leading a talented team, we encourage you to apply.

Roles and Responsibilities

About the Role:

- The Lead Platform Engineer will oversee the design, development, and implementation of scalable infrastructure solutions.

- This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency and reliability in platform operations.

- You will be responsible for driving technical innovations and best practices within the engineering team.

About the Team:

- The team consists of highly skilled engineers focused on building and maintaining robust platform environments.

- Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a culture of continuous improvement are key components of the team dynamic.

- The team works closely with product management, DevOps, and security teams to create integrated solutions.

You are Responsible for:

- Leading the architecture and design of platform services to support application development and deployment.

- Implementing automation tools and processes to enhance operational efficiencies.

- Monitoring system performance, making recommendations for improvements, and troubleshooting issues as they arise.