Senior Infrastructure Platform Engineer

Aera Technology is a pioneer in the growing category of Decision Intelligence – the technology to digitize, augment, and automate decision-making processes with AI and machine learning. Through our AI decision automation platform, Aera Decision Cloud™, we are helping the best-known brands in the world make smarter, faster decisions.
Privately-held and VC-funded, we have a global team of over 400 Aeranauts – and we’re growing. We deliver Decision Intelligence innovation and services that enable enterprises to automate and scale decision making with accuracy and speed. We continue to be the trusted choice of market leaders for our proven ability to generate value and unlock opportunities that were previously unattainable. 
As a Senior Infrastructure Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing the multi-cloud infrastructure to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, streamline operations, and optimize our platform for performance and efficiency.

Cloud Computing on a multi-cloud environment:

• Multi Cloud Services Proficiency: Deep understanding of Cloud services related to computing, storage, network, and security. 
• Architecture Design: Ability to design scalable, secure, and robust cloud architectures. Knowledge of best practices for cloud security and compliance within Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Cost Management: Skills in optimizing cloud spend and ensuring efficient resource utilization.

Containerization & Orchestration

• Docker: Expertise in building, deploying, and managing Docker containers, including writing Docker files and understanding best practices for container security.
• Kubernetes: Advanced knowledge in managing Kubernetes clusters, including deployments, services, pods, and more. Understanding of Kubernetes networking, storage, and security.
• Orchestration Patterns and Practices: Experience with auto-scaling, self-healing, and rolling updates. Knowledge of Kubernetes operators and Helm charts.

CI/CD & Version Control

• GitHub Actions: Proficiency in setting up CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. Ability to automate workflows, integrate testing, and manage artifacts.
• Version Control Systems: Deep understanding of Git and GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, and merge conflict resolution.
• GitOps Principles: Must strongly adhere to declarative infrastructure that is defined in git.
• ArgoCD: Strong skill set with modern CD toolingInfrastructure as Code (IaC) & Configuration Management
• Declarative IAC: Expertise in writing, testing, and maintaining Crossplane scripts for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure. Understanding of state management and module development.
• Configuration Management: Knowledge of configuration management tools and principles, and how they can be applied in cloud environments.
• Platform as a Service (PaaS) tooling

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex issues spanning across applications, infrastructure, and network.
• Communication: Strong communication skills for effectively collaborating with development teams, stakeholders, and to document systems and architectures.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Experience in leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and promoting DevOps culture within the organization.
• Adaptability to New Technologies: Willingness and ability to learn new tools and technologies as the landscape evolves.
• Keeping up with Industry Trends: Staying updated with the latest in cloud computing, containerization, and DevOps practices.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years’ experience in work experience in engineering or IT roles.
• Strong expertise in cloud computing platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience with common DevOps-related tools.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar.
• Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment is a plus.

We are interested in considering every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. The appropriate candidate will be based in