Platform Engineering Lead

Platform EngineerPlatform EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1973H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Arizona + 4 more

Posted

42 days ago

Salary

$150K - $160K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishAmazon RedshiftAWSCloudEC2Google Cloud PlatformPythonTerraform

Job Description

• Support and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure across EC2, S3, Redshift, IAM, VPC, subnets, and networking components • Troubleshoot and debug infrastructure as code in CloudFormation and Terraform, enhancing and correcting configurations • Manage DevOps operations including CI/CD pipeline automation and deployment troubleshooting • Implement and uphold security best practices, including identity and access management, least privilege, and secure configuration standards • Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization, cost, and performance, recommending improvements for reliability and efficiency • Take ownership of infrastructure tasks, driving them to completion with clear communication of status and risks • Proactively resolve infrastructure issues, including incident response, root cause analysis, and preventive actions • Document infrastructure configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks to boost team effectiveness and reduce risk • Provide occasional support for GCP-based infrastructure and services • Collaborate with engineering, security, and IT partners to deliver stable platform capabilities and enhance developer experience

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Relevant AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator are a plus
5+ years of hands-on AWS cloud infrastructure experience
2+ years in a lead or senior engineering role with demonstrated ownership of infrastructure deliverables
Hands-on experience with AWS services including Redshift, S3, IAM, VPC, subnets, CloudFormation, and EC2
Strong knowledge of Terraform with ability to read, understand, and debug existing code
Basic knowledge of GitLab and version control systems
Demonstrated ability to take ownership and deliver results independently with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across cloud infrastructure, networking, IAM, and CI/CD systems
Ability to balance operational support with proactive improvements and automation
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and runbook creation
Strong ownership mindset and accountability for production stability and delivery commitments
Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple concurrent infrastructure tasks
Basic familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services
Experience developing new Terraform modules and configurations
Experience with Boto3 (AWS SDK for Python) and Python scripting/automation
Proficiency with AWS CLI