Platform Engineer

Position Overview

Platform Engineer (Combination of Release Engineer, Monitor Kibanna, Dynatrace, Apigee) – In this role, you will ensure robust and secure cloud infrastructures by managing AWS core services, implementing advanced networking configurations, and administering observability and container orchestration platforms. You will leverage automation tools and scripting to optimize processes and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile/Scrum environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage AWS core services such as VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Route 53, Backups, EKS, SSO, MSK, Security Hub, and Guard Duty.
• Implement and troubleshoot advanced networking solutions using AWS Transit Gateway (TGW) and Direct Connect.
• Configure and maintain observability and monitoring tools including Amazon CloudWatch, Grafana, and Open Telemetry (OTEL).
• Automate infrastructure processes with Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, and Shell scripting.
• Oversee container orchestration with Kubernetes (EKS) and manage traffic and security via Istio service mesh.
• Ensure security compliance through regular patching and vulnerability remediation in cloud-native and containerized environments.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts for automation and infrastructure tooling.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS core services (VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Route 53, Backups, EKS, SSO, MSK, Security Hub, Guard Duty).
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced networking, particularly with AWS Transit Gateway and Direct Connect.
• Proficiency with observability and monitoring tools such as Amazon CloudWatch, Grafana, and Open Telemetry (OTEL).
• Strong background in Infrastructure as Code and automation using Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, and Shell scripting.
• In-depth understanding of container orchestration with Kubernetes (EKS) and the Istio service mesh.
• Experience in applying security best practices, including regular patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Solid Python development skills for automation and scripting tasks.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, Agile/Scrum environments.