TL;DR

Senior Platform Engineer (DevOps): Designing, developing, and optimizing scalable and secure platform infrastructure to enable high-scale software delivery with an accent on enhancing Developer Experience through automation, security, and scalability. Focus on architecting CI/CD pipelines, managing containerized environments, Infrastructure as Code adoption, and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: Remote, Quito, Ecuador

Company

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What you will do

Lead design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure platform infrastructure.
Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines ensuring automation and fast feedback loops.
Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of the platform.
Troubleshoot complex platform issues and drive corrective actions.
Manage and optimize containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and orchestration tools.
Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code and improve DevOps and GitOps practices.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.
Propose and execute platform optimization strategies balancing cost and performance.

Requirements

Advanced English level (C1) is required.
Advanced proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, Go, or Bash.
In-depth expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including serverless and advanced networking.
Deep understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms like EKS or GKE.
Expert-level experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, NewRelic.
Advanced knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Proven ability to implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure aligned with best practices.
Strong expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and NoSQL databases.
Extensive experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and GitOps automation practices.
Advanced knowledge of performance tuning, cost optimization, and platform scaling.

Nice to have

Proven leadership and mentoring abilities within cross-functional teams.
Exceptional communication skills to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills focused on innovative and sustainable solutions.
Ability to take strategic ownership and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Proficiency in presenting technical recommendations with well-reasoned arguments.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible career development paths supported by interactive tools and development programs.
Strong cultivation culture emphasizing autonomy and mutual support.
Commitment to continuous learning and employee empowerment.
Inclusive and dynamic community focused on impactful technology work.