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.
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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