Overview: We are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and platforms. You will work closely with development teams to ensure scalable, highly available, and secure systems. If you are passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using Terraform and AWS services.
Manage and optimize database systems including Postgres, Redshift, and NoSQL databases.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and reliable deployments.
Collaborate with development teams to support application lifecycle (build, deploy, release, and monitoring).
Ensure system resiliency, reliability, and scalability.
Implement security best practices throughout the infrastructure.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as needed.
Document infrastructure and operational procedures.
Requirements:
Strong experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.
Solid understanding of database systems including Postgres, Redshift, and NoSQL databases.
Familiarity with at least one relational database management system (RDBMS).
Programming experience with Java (preferred), Go, and/or Python.
Knowledge of resiliency, security, and other operational best practices.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a team environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Nice to Have:
Certification in AWS or Terraform.
Experience with microservices architecture.
Knowledge of DevOps principles and practices.
Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and logging tools.
Skills Required
- Strong experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
- Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)
- Solid understanding of Postgres, Redshift, and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with at least one relational database management system (RDBMS)
- Programming experience with Java
- Programming experience with Go
- Programming experience with Python
- Knowledge of resiliency, security, and operational best practices
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- AWS or Terraform certification
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and logging tools
- Knowledge of DevOps principles and practices
What We Do
Photon.com has emerged as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing Digital Agencies. We work with 40% of the Fortune 100 on their Digital initiatives and are known for our ability to integrate Strategy Consulting, Creative Design, and Technology at scale. Please visit www.photon.com to learn more about us, how we work, and our customer case studies. Digital Transformation Starts Here.
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