Lead Platform Engineer – Cloud & Developer Platforms (Kubernetes Required)

About this kind of role

What a Lead Platform Engineer – Cloud & Developer Platforms (Kubernetes Required) usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: A Lead Platform Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the infrastructure and tools that enable software developers to build, test, and deploy applications. This role focuses on cloud technologies and developer platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. They often collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to optimize the development lifecycle and improve efficiency. Responsibilities include automation, infrastructure as code, and implementing best practices for cloud-native development.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), containerization technologies (particularly Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code tools (such as Terraform or CloudFormation), scripting languages (like Python or Bash), and CI/CD pipelines is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for automation, and a desire to empower developers through robust and efficient platforms typically thrive in this role.