Senior Platform Engineer

About You

• You want to make tomorrow better than today.
• You have a passion for high-speed security and you care about risk management over compliance.
• You believe the biggest vulnerability in any system is time. You live to securely reduce cycle time.
• You enjoy daily decision making and real product delivery.
• You help ensure project success and client satisfaction.
• You enjoy collaborative teams, pairing with team members, and inviting your clients to participate.
• You like to work alongside, and learn from, lean and agile leaders.
• You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty.
• You are a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge.
• You see AI as a force multiplier, not a shortcut — and you're already weaving it into how you think, build, and ship.

As a Senior Platform Engineer at Rise8, you will:

• Create and implement automated configuration and deployment processes to enhance the performance, accessibility, and ease of management of the platform and its related services.
• Establish and manage administrator and service accounts, while also maintaining accurate system documentation and effectively resolving technical issues.
• Utilize scripting tools to craft self-service capabilities within the Platform as a Service (PaaS), fostering a seamless developer experience for development teams.
• Collaborate closely with developers to diagnose and troubleshoot problems, ensuring smooth operations.
• Take on the operational responsibility for the services under your team's ownership.
• Thrive in an environment that nurtures your personal development and growth.
• Continuously enhance the product, delivering software that resonates positively with users and meets their needs effectively.
• Champion AI-augmented ways of working across your engagement(s), leveraging AI tooling to accelerate delivery, reduce cycle time, and drive better outcomes at scale.

Qualifications

• A background of 6-10 years in cloud/platform operations or related roles across diverse environments.
• Proficiency in administering cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Expertise in container orchestration, specifically Kubernetes.
• Proficient use of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools, with a focus on Terraform.
• Subject Matter Expertise in Linux Operating Systems administration.
• Skilled in developing automation solutions using scripting languages to streamline recurring tasks.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and practical experience involving technologies like Load Balancers, DNS, SSL, Firewalls, NAT, and NTP.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot operating systems and related issues.