Sr TechOps and SRE Lead (AWS Cloud)- REMOTE

Descrição da Vaga

Requisitos

• Requires strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Requires excellent communication skills and ability to write and discuss clear procedures regarding technical issues
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of personnel
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Work closely with development teams to containerize legacy applications and optimize performance on Kubernetes
• Bachelor s degree required or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 10-15+ years of related IT work experience
• Hands on experience in engineering and implementation of RedHat OpenShift (OCP) or similar Kubernetes / Container platforms like ECS/EKS
• Hands on experience in automating CI / CD pipelines for RedHat OpenShift (OCP) or related Kubernetes / Container platforms
• Hands-on working knowledge with Docker/Podman Git, Jenkins, other CI/CD tools
• Hand-on experience implementing, configure, and maintenance Istio Service Mesh or another service mesh for traffic management, observability, and security of microservices
• Experience with DevSecOps concepts/working tools is needed
• Proven working experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform, for provisioning and managing cloud resources
• Working knowledge for AWS Foundational Services like ECS, EC2, IAM, VPCs, DNS, Networking, Security Groups, Load Balancers, etc
• Experience with any industry leading Scripting languages such as Shell scripting/Python/Groovy/PowerShell is needed
• Working knowledge on distributed operating systems like Linux / Windows / AIX
• Knowledge of Load balancers, DNS resolutions, basic Network issues troubleshooting related to Middleware technologies is needed

Responsabilidades

• The Senior Platform Engineer will play a key role in engineering middleware platforms and automations
• This role focuses on architecting solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across teams to automate deployments
• In addition, the Senior Platform Engineer is responsible for creating required automation using latest DevOps tools & services to reduce manual tasks and speed to market
• They should be able to write SOPs to document processes and procedures following the required standards and industry best practices
• Design and implement highly available, resilient, and cost effective platforms and middleware solutions
• Drive automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices to improve efficiency and reduce manual operations
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines supporting containerized applications
• Engineer and support container platforms such as RedHat OpenShift (OCP) and other Kubernetes platforms (EKS/AKS/ECS) in enterprise environments
• Implement and manage service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio) to enhance traffic management, observability, and microservices security
• Establish monitoring, logging, and alerting standards to ensure platform reliability, performance, and SLA compliance
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Middleware platforms, advising teams on architecture, best practices, and operational excellence
• Partner with security and compliance teams to embed governance, security controls, and DevSecOps practices into platform designs
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and act as an escalation point for complex Level III and Level IV production issues
• Install, configure, and maintain middleware platforms, Kubernetes clusters, applications, and supporting infrastructure
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting best practices and supporting technical growth across the team
• Document architecture, operational procedures, and standard operating processes following industry standards
• Participate in and lead technical discussions, contributing to architectural decisions and cross functional collaboration
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance platform performance, security, and scalability