Platform Engineer

Role: Sr. Platform Engineer

Exp : 5 to 8 yrs of Exp

Location: Coimbatore / Hyderabad / Gurgaon - Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

Platform Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain the core components of our internal developer platform, including APIs, tools, and infrastructure.
• Build self-service capabilities that enable developers to provision infrastructure, deploy applications, and manage their environments independently.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
• Develop and maintain golden paths for common development tasks, ensuring consistency and best practices.
• Contribute to the overall architecture and design of our cloud infrastructure.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools into the platform.

Developer Enablement:

• Work closely with development teams to understand their needs and pain points.
• Provide training and support to developers on how to use the platform effectively.
• Gather feedback from developers and iterate on the platform based on their needs.
• Document platform features and best practices.
• Champion a developer-centric approach to platform development.

Automation and Efficiency:

• Automate infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and other repetitive tasks.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software delivery process.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the development workflow.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the health and performance of the platform.

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure that the platform is secure and compliant with relevant regulations.
• Implement security best practices throughout the platform.
• Work with security teams to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, infrastructure engineering, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience building and maintaining internal developer platforms.
• Experience with API design and development.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Experience with security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Contributions to open-source projects.

About WPP
:

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about leading transformative marketing automation projects and driving exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you

If you've above experience with GCP, Terraform & Kubernetes, you could share your resume to