Senior Platform Engineer - Bulgaria (Contractor)

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Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), and Terraform.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure, with a focus on automation and efficiency.
• Strong coding skills in Go or Typescript, or other relevant languages.
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools, such as Argo CD, Atlantis, or similar technologies, and a deep understanding of CI/CD principles and best practices.
• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Extensive experience with monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack, and a proven ability to use these tools to diagnose and resolve performance issues.
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Function as an individual contributor within the team: actively collaborating with peers through thorough code reviews, providing constructive support and mentorship, and contributing to a unified technical direction for the platform.
• Architect, Design, and Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform: You will be responsible for the comprehensive lifecycle management of our infrastructure through Terraform.
• Deploy, Manage, and Optimize Kubernetes Clusters on AWS (EKS) and GCP (GKE): You will take ownership of the deployment, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of our Kubernetes clusters on AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) and GCP Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Develop and Maintain Sophisticated CI/CD Pipelines for Platform Components: You will design, implement, and maintain robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines specifically tailored for our platform components.
• Diagnose, Troubleshoot, and Resolve Platform-Related Issues: You will be the primary point of contact for diagnosing and resolving platform-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and security vulnerabilities.
• Drive Automation Initiatives to Streamline Operational Tasks and Enhance System Reliability: You will champion automation initiatives to eliminate manual operational tasks, reduce human error, and improve overall system reliability.
• Act as a Strategic Partner to Development Teams, Understanding and Addressing Their Infrastructure Needs: You will foster strong relationships with development teams, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
• Contribute to the Development of Internal Tools and Services to Enhance Platform Functionality: You will actively participate in the development of internal tools and services that enhance the functionality and usability of our platform.
• Implement and Enforce Rigorous Security Best Practices and Ensure Compliance with Industry Standards: You will be responsible for implementing and enforcing robust security best practices across our platform, including access control, vulnerability management, and data encryption.