Platform Engineer

KUBRA is in growth mode and seeking a talented Platform Engineer to join our DevOps team!

The Platform Engineer is responsible for providing self-service tools, building a KUBRA Internal

Developer Platform (IDP) and streamlining processes that allow KUBRA’s development teams to reduce lead time and enhance software release capabilities.

This is a hybrid position based out of our office in Tempe, Arizona.

What you get to do every day

• Design, implement, and maintain controlled multi-account AWS environments that promote developer self-service and productivity.
• Provide robust Kubernetes solutions on AWS EKS to support microservice architecture, allowing for scalable and stable application deployment.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform for reliable and repeatable infrastructure provisioning.
• Develop custom software implementations and/or solutions as needed to provide a cohesive developer platform experience.
• Automate and streamline deployment and delivery processes using CircleCI and ArgoCD.
• Implement secure and efficient AWS and Kubernetes networking architectures essential for a scalable and reliable platform.
• Contribute to network security and policies with tools, such as Network Policy and AWS Network Firewall, to ensure compliance with the latest security standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify opportunities and ensure feedback is collected and applied to optimize infrastructure against security, resiliency, and cost targets.
• Document processes and maintain records relating to infrastructure procedures and strategies.

What kind of person should you be?

• Strong communication skills and ability to facilitate effective technical problem-solving.
• Excellent troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills including the ability to articulate complex technical issues to a range of audiences.
• A collaborative spirit, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organization skills, detail-oriented mindset, and a commitment to quality.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities and tasks.
• In-depth understanding of containerization, microservice architecture, and related technologies.
• Knowledge of service mesh architectures

What skills do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, DevOps Engineer) are desirable.
• Kubernetes Certifications (CKA, CKS, CKAD, KCNA) are desirable.
• 4-5 years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or relevant experience from related fields: Software, Cloud, Network or Security Engineering
• Experience with a systems programming language, such as Go or Python, and shell scripting.
• Proficient with Terraform and infrastructure as code principles.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AWS environments, particularly with networking architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes management within AWS EKS.
• Experience with CI/CD automation tools such as CircleCI and ArgoCD.
• Experience creating and maintaining diagrams for process flows, data flows, networking, and infrastructure.
• Experience with monitoring and logging in cloud environments, using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry, CloudWatch, etc.
• Experience building cloud native solutions and infrastructure for a highly compliant environment such as SOC2 Type 2 or PCI-DSS.

What can you expect from us?

• Award-winning culture that fosters growth, diversity and inclusion for all
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Free LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Bi-annual performance-based bonuses
• Continued education with our education reimbursement program
• Flexible schedules
• Free unlimited access to our refreshment stations (fully stocked with tea, coffee and other beverages)
• Two paid days for volunteer opportunities
• Free on-site Fitness center
• Access to a ‘Tickets at Work’ membership
• A free premium membership for ‘Headspace’; an app geared towards mental health and wellbeing
• 401k Matching

Equal Employment Opportunity: KUBRA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request by emailing [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.