Senior Infrastructure Platform Engineer

Aera Technology

8+ Years | Mountain View, California, United States (Hybrid) | Full Time | 18 months ago

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Job Summary

Aera Technology is a pioneer in Decision Intelligence, using AI and machine learning to digitize, augment, and automate decision-making processes. As a Senior Infrastructure Platform Engineer, you will develop multi-cloud infrastructure for scalability, reliability, and security, working with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include designing and managing multi-cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP), implementing containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and ArgoCD, and utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Crossplane. You will also troubleshoot complex issues, mentor junior engineers, and stay updated with industry trends. The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills to optimize the platform's performance and efficiency.

Must Have

Proficiency in multi-cloud services (computing, storage, network, security)
Design scalable, secure, and robust cloud architectures
Expertise in Docker and Kubernetes
Proficiency in GitHub Actions and ArgoCD
Strong adherence to GitOps principles
Expertise in declarative Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Crossplane
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
8+ years of experience in engineering or IT roles

Good to Have

Knowledge of Kubernetes operators and Helm charts
Knowledge of configuration management tools
Experience with Platform as a Service (PaaS) tooling
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Strong scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment

Perks & Benefits

Competitive salary and company stock options
Comprehensive medical, vision and dental plans
401K plan
Flexible paid time off
Remote work reimbursement
Generous parental leave
Unlimited access to online professional courses
People manager development programs
Flexible working environment
Fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages (when in office)

Job Description

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.

$200,000 - $225,000 a year

Compensation range for this position is a salary of $200,000 - $225,000 cash + meaningful Equity. Actual compensation offered will vary based on a number of factors including prior experience and location.

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

If you share our passion for building a sustainable, intelligent, and efficient world, you’re in the right place. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, we're a series C start-up, with teams in Mountain View, San Francisco (California), Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca (Romania), Paris (France), Munich (Germany), London (UK), Pune (India), and Sydney (Australia). So join us, and let’s build this!

Aera Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Aera Technology will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Benefits Summary

At Aera Technology, we strive to support our Aeranauts and their loved ones through different stages of life with a variety of attractive benefits, and great perks. In addition to offering a competitive salary and company stock options, we have other great benefits available. You’ll find comprehensive medical, vision and dental plans, a 401K plan, flexible paid time off, remote work reimbursement, generous parental leave, and much more. We offer unlimited access to online professional courses for both professional and personal development, coupled with people manager development programs. We believe in a flexible working environment, to allow our Aeranauts to perform at their best, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. When you’re working from the office, you’ll also have access to a fully-stocked kitchen with a selection of snacks and beverages.

22 Skills Required For This Role

Team Management Cross Functional Communication Cost Management Github Agile Development Networking Aws Azure Prometheus Grafana Elk Helm Powershell Ci Cd Docker Kubernetes Git Python Github Actions Bash Machine Learning

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