Platform Engineer

• Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, microservices-based architectures using Docker and Kubernetes across GCP, Azure, and AWS
• Build and optimize cloud-based infrastructure and platform components using Golang and Python, focusing on scalability, cost-efficiency, and low latency
• Design, enhance, and test platform components for data ingestion, knowledge base indexing and search, application connectivity, workflow automation, and ML operations
• Design and implement monitoring and observability solutions to ensure real-time visibility and system health
• Collaborate with senior engineers to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance, with an emphasis on cost, infrastructure, and latency optimization
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of platform and infrastructure-related issues, including monitoring system health through real-time alerting systems
• Assist in implementing DevOps practices, tools, and CI/CD pipelines
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 2-8 years of experience in Platform or Infrastructure Engineering or a related technical role
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and operating systems
• Proficiency in Golang and Python programming languages
• Familiarity with containerization technologies, particularly Docker
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and microservices architecture
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider, with familiarity in multiple cloud providers being a plus
• Knowledge of database performance optimization techniques, including query optimization, with practical experience in NoSQL and graph data stores
• Understanding of CAP theorem and working knowledge of database internals is highly desired
• Knowledge of distributed systems and message queue solutions
• Experience building platforms from the ground up, with a track record of success in implementing solutions other engineering teams can leverage
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and collaborative team skills
• Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of user authentication and authorization mechanisms is a plus