Staff Platform Engineer | Service Mesh

Role overview Build and evolve cloud platform capabilities that let engineering teams provision and operate infrastructure with less manual work. The role focuses on Kubernetes based infrastructure in AWS and on establishing a global, multi cluster service mesh. It combines platform product development, cloud native automation, reliability and cost improvements, and support for teams adopting shared tools.

Responsibilities - Develop and operate a secure, scalable, recoverable, and cost aware cloud platform using Kubernetes in AWS. - Build Kubernetes operators and other automation for managing cloud infrastructure. - Create tools that enable product engineering teams to provision and maintain cloud resources independently. - Establish and grow a global, multi cluster service mesh platform. - Improve observability and reliability, while helping teams understand infrastructure costs. - Support adoption of platform tools and contribute to technical standards, proposals, and best practices.

Requirements - Hands on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and software engineering; the listing identifies these as mandatory. - Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and its ecosystem, plus practical experience with a service mesh such as Istio. - Experience with observability systems and operator managed infrastructure as code; Crossplane or Kubernetes operators are examples. - Analytical problem solving skills and ability to work through complex platform issues. - Strong written and spoken communication in English and Portuguese, with a collaborative, learning oriented approach.

Nice to have - A CNCF Kubernetes certification such as CKA, CKS, or CKAD. - Familiarity with cloud native tools such as Kafka, GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Vault, Prometheus, and Grafana, or development in Go, Ruby, or Python.

Benefits and work setup - Remote work from within Brazil, with flexible work arrangements and schedules. - Health, dental, and life insurance; wellbeing and fitness resources; and home office reimbursement. - Paid time off, paid parental leave, and professional development support.