Platform Engineer — AWS & Cloud Infrastructure

About this kind of role

What a Platform Engineer — AWS & Cloud Infrastructure usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Platform Engineers design, build, and maintain the underlying infrastructure and tools that software development teams use to deploy and operate applications. They focus on automation, scalability, and reliability, ensuring a smooth and efficient development pipeline. This often involves managing cloud environments, implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and troubleshooting infrastructure issues. They collaborate closely with developers and operations teams to optimize the platform's performance.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS, scripting languages (Python, Bash), configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and experience with CI/CD pipelines is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong understanding of software development practices and a passion for automating infrastructure processes typically thrive in this role.