Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Photon is hiring a Platform Engineer to support cloud infrastructure, release engineering, monitoring, and platform operations. The role focuses on AWS services, advanced networking, observability, infrastructure automation, Kubernetes, security remediation, Python scripting, and collaboration in Agile/Scrum environments.
Responsibilities
- Strong experience with core AWS services: VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Route 53, Backups, EKS, SSO, MSK, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and related security/compliance tooling
- Advanced networking knowledge, including hands-on experience with AWS Transit Gateway (TGW) and Direct Connect — setup, troubleshooting, and hybrid connectivity
- Observability & Monitoring: Experience with Amazon CloudWatch, Grafana, Open Telemetry (OTEL), and proactive alerting and telemetry configuration
- Infrastructure as Code & Automation: Proficient in Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, and Shell scripting for end-to-end automation
- Container Orchestration: Solid understanding of Kubernetes (EKS) and Istio service mesh for traffic management, security, and observability
- Security & Patching: Experienced in patching and vulnerability remediation in cloud-native and containerized environments, aligned with best practices and compliance
- Programming & Scripting: Hands-on Python development experience for scripting, automation, and infrastructure tooling
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, Agile/Scrum environments and collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Work in fast-paced environments
Skills
- Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Strong experience with core AWS services: VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Route 53, Backups, EKS, SSO, MSK, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and related security/compliance tooling
- Advanced networking knowledge, including hands-on experience with AWS Transit Gateway (TGW) and Direct Connect — setup, troubleshooting, and hybrid connectivity
- Observability & Monitoring: Experience with Amazon CloudWatch, Grafana, Open Telemetry (OTEL), and proactive alerting and telemetry configuration
- Infrastructure as Code & Automation: Proficient in Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, and Shell scripting for end-to-end automation
- Container Orchestration: Solid understanding of Kubernetes (EKS) and Istio service mesh for traffic management, security, and observability
- Security & Patching: Experienced in patching and vulnerability remediation in cloud-native and containerized environments, aligned with best practices and compliance
- Programming & Scripting: Hands-on Python development experience for scripting, automation, and infrastructure tooling
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, Agile/Scrum environments and collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Work in fast-paced environments
- Minimum 7+ years of experience is required
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits are available for full-time employees.
- 401k retirement plan is available for full-time employees.
- Variable pay/incentives are available for full-time employees.
- Paid time off is available for full-time employees.
- Paid holidays are available for full-time employees.
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