PLATFORM ENGINEER

Platform Engineer - This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining scalable internal platforms that support the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for container-based applications in Azure environments . This is not a traditional operations role. Were looking for an engineer with a product mindset , capable of writing production-grade infrastructure code and enabling development teams through automation, tooling, and developer-first platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and support self-service internal platforms used by development teams. Define and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform , building reusable and modular components. Manage and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and workloads in production and staging environments. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and GitOps workflows with ArgoCD . Collaborate with developers to streamline deployments and improve developer experience. Implement and enforce security , compliance , and observability best practices within pipelines. Integrate tools such as Istio , container registries , and other cloud-native technologies for multi-environment support. Maintain clear internal documentation and offer platform support to developers. Core Requirements (Non-Negotiable) Azure Services Knowledge Strong familiarity with core Azure cloud services used in platform operations. Kubernetes Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes (operations, deployment, debugging). Terraform Expertise: Real-world experience creating and managing modular, reusable Terraform codebases . Platform Engineering Mindset Clear understanding of platform-as-a-product and developer enablement principles. CI/CD & GitOps Experience with GitHub Actions and ArgoCD , and CI/CD for Kubernetes-based applications. Troubleshooting Ability: Strong debugging skills for containerized applications across infrastructure layers. Communication & Clarity: Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to different stakeholders. Platform Enablement Fit : Proven ability to design, support, and scale internal developer platforms . Certifications: Azure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-305) are a strong plus Nice-to-Have Skills Experience with Istio or similar service mesh technologies. Exposure to Backstage. io or other internal developer portals. Familiarity with security scanning , compliance, and policy enforcement in CI/CD pipelines. Experience writing internal tools or CLIs in Python , Go , or JavaScript . Knowledge of cost optimization , multi-cloud strategies , or multi-cluster architectures . Coachable Growth Areas (Optional Flex) If strong in Kubernetes, we are open to mentoring in Istio and service mesh concepts. Candidates with solid Jenkins/GitLab CI/CD knowledge willing to adopt GitHub Actions/ArgoCD . Developers with intermediate scripting experience but willingness to deepen Python or Go.