If you are passionate about new technologies, have a strong technical background and you are looking for an environment where you can continuously expand your knowledge, you are the right fit for this role. At Coupa, the “Product Platform Team” is looking for an engineer who is ready to constantly question the status quo with a mixture of system design, code development, deployment, automation, networking, and more.As a “Lead Cloud Software Engineering”, you will play a crucial role in the development of solutions for our Enterprise platform.You will be developing applications that provide self-service and increased efficiency to a diverse group of internal customers across Cloud Operations, Engineering, Customer Success & Support, and Customer Value Management. When you are successful you will significantly accelerate the ability of our teams to better serve our customers.Coupa operates an open and autonomous work culture, where team members are challenged and critical thinking is encouraged. We operate an inverted organization structure, meaning we support our employees, not manage them. This is core to our culture and we do everything we can to foster an entrepreneurial spirit within our team as we strive for personal and organizational excellence.
What You’ll Do:
- Architect automation for container environments and lead the transition of microservices into our EKS/AKS golden platform
- Facilitate the migration of monolithic Ruby on Rails applications toward containerized infrastructures on EKS/AKS
- Engage in the evaluation and design of emerging tools, methodologies, and technical innovations
- Develop and refine the architecture and delivery mechanisms of our Cloud platform
- Engineer advanced tools using Terraform, Ruby, YAML, and various scripting languages to evolve our operational capabilities
- Direct AWS platform design initiatives in collaboration with Cloud and Application Architecture teams
- Ensure high service observability for AWS-hosted applications through New Relic and similar frameworks
- Mentor and Coach Junior Resources.
What you will bring to Coupa:
- 6-8 years of experience in Cloud Operations Support / SRE
- A critical thinker, resourceful, problem-solver who has a passion for applying technology to make work life better
- Experience with Cloud/SaaS architecture using AWS/Azure/GCP Platform a must
- Ability to Work Independently on Complex Projects.
- Willing to Go Above and Beyond to Support team.
- Experience with one of the programming languages like Ruby, Python, or any object-oriented programming language or scripting skills
- Experience in problem-solving and analyzing global scale distributed systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skills Required
- 6-8 years experience in Cloud Operations Support / SRE
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud/SaaS architecture
- Experience with EKS/AKS and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Experience migrating monolithic Ruby on Rails applications to containerized infrastructures
- Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure automation
- Proficiency with Ruby or Python or other object-oriented programming/scripting languages
- Experience authoring YAML and automation scripts
- Familiarity with observability tools such as New Relic
- Ability to work independently on complex projects and mentor junior engineers
- Strong problem-solving skills analyzing global-scale distributed systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What the Team is Saying
Coupa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources from day one. Plan breadth and wellness support are consistently emphasized.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes flexible or unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, floating holidays, and dedicated volunteer time. Remote‑friendly practices are noted to support taking time away.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑building and caregiving supports include fertility benefits, generous parental leave, and resources for adoption and elder care. Return‑to‑work assistance and an onsite Mother’s Room are highlighted.
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What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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