Software Engineer, Platform Operations

About this role

Planet is seeking a Software Engineer for Platform Operations to enhance their cloud-native platform, focusing on infrastructure design and deployment. The role involves collaboration across engineering teams to ensure scalability, security, and a seamless developer experience.

What you'll do

• Design and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions
• Support platform modernization and migration initiatives
• Manage Kubernetes infrastructure and related tooling
• Enhance observability via tools like Grafana
• Implement features for core systems like GKE clusters
• Collaborate to refine the developer experience

What they're looking for

• 4+ years in Platform Engineering or DevOps
• Expertise in Kubernetes and Linux systems
• Knowledge of GCP or AWS
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitLab
• Experience in Go and Python programming
• Troubleshooting skills for complex environments
• Ability to communicate technical designs
• Experience with Configuration Management tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company holidays and days off
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