[Remote] Platform Engineer - Kubernetes
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale. The Platform Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Application Hosting Infrastructure on Kubernetes in GCP, focusing on automation, security, and optimizing resources to support business operations.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable infrastructure solutions that meet the demands of our core applications
- Implement infrastructure as code practices to automate and streamline processes
- Monitor system performance, optimize resources, and integrate cloud services while troubleshooting and resolving any infrastructure issues that arise
- Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software development lifecycle
- Design and develop scalable build systems to ensure applications are delivered quickly and proficiently, matching the pace of business needs
- Ensure compliance with security regulations and best practices to protect application infrastructure
- Collaborate with Infosec and other engineering teams to implement effective incident response and CVE remediation processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for platform improvements
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal users of the platform
- Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions to educate team members on platform features and best practices
- Analyze cloud spending patterns to ensure cost optimization and implement financial governance policies for cloud resources
- Identify opportunities for cost savings while enhancing operational efficiency
- Regularly assess application usage to eliminate unused resources and maintain a proficient environment
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 5+ years with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Crossplane
- 5+ years with cloud service providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate or equivalent certification
- Knowledge of service mesh architectures such as Istio or Linkerd
- Hands-on experience with cloud security practices and tools
- Experience with cost management tools for cloud infrastructure
- Led cross-functional initiatives that improved platform usability and performance based on user feedback
- Experience with Elasticsearch is a plus
Benefits
- Elastic's stock program
- Company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings
- Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
- Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
- Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous number of vacation days each year
- We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
- Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
- Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
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