Platform Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create, maintain, and enhance intricate automation scripts primarily developed in Python to facilitate platform deployment and management.

• Develop and uphold custom Docker files for the creation of efficient and secure container images.

• Conceptualize, develop, and maintain Helm charts for deploying applications and infrastructure components.

• Write and thoroughly test Helm charts for each release cycle.

• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Helm charts across numerous Kubernetes instances/environments, ensuring high availability and consistency.

• Implement and oversee configuration-as-code frameworks to guarantee that system configurations are reproducible and under version control.

• Create, maintain, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, integrating with other tools and services as required.

• Work collaboratively with development, operations, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration of automation into the platform lifecycle.

• Clearly and comprehensively document automation processes, deployment procedures, configurations, and standards.

• Monitor, evaluate, and enhance platform performance and automation workflows; proactively troubleshoot issues.

• Keep abreast of industry best practices, tools, and emerging technologies related to automation, container orchestration, and CI/CD.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Strong proficiency in Python scripting with a background in writing complex automation scripts.

• Practical experience in writing and maintaining custom Dockerfiles and managing containerized applications.

• Proven expertise in Helm chart development, templating, and management.

• Experience in deploying, upgrading, and managing Helm charts across various Kubernetes clusters or environments.

• Solid comprehension of Kubernetes concepts and the surrounding ecosystem.

• Experience in establishing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably with GitLab CI/CD.

• Familiarity with configuration-as-code tools (such as GitOps practices, Helm values management, Kustomize, or similar tools).

• Strong understanding of Git/version control systems.

• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Paid time off

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities