Azure Platform Engineer

Summary

Join Mindera's growing Platform Engineering team as a talented Platform Engineer. You will be instrumental in building and enhancing the internal developer platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and developer experience within the Azure cloud environment. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software components, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with infrastructure engineers. You will gather developer feedback, improve the developer experience (DevX), and advocate for DevX considerations. The ideal candidate possesses a strong software engineering background, Azure expertise, and experience with GitOps and infrastructure-as-code. This position offers a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices, with a focus on cloud-native development and deployment methodologies ( Previous Backend and Frontend Eng experience is a must )
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Go, C#, JS, Node)
• Understanding of user experience (UX) and developer experience (DevX) principles , with a focus on designing and building user-friendly cloud-based tools and platforms
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies, with a focus on secure development practices and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD)
• Solid Experience as Cloud Eng with focus Azure solution architecture and best practices , including knowledge of Azure services relevant to cloud software development
• Experience with GitOps principles and tools, such as FluxCD or GitHub Actions, for managing and deploying cloud infrastructure and applications
• Experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code principles, with a focus on Azure deployments
• Experience with integration of software with the platform's infrastructure using Kubernetes (preferably AKS )
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with experience in troubleshooting and resolving issues in cloud-based applications
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly, particularly in the rapidly evolving cloud landscape
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience in working effectively with cross-functional teams in a cloud environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software components for our internal developer platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and developer experience, with a strong emphasis on integrating with Azure services
• Collaborate closely with infrastructure-focused platform engineers to ensure seamless integration of software with the platform's infrastructure, including AKS, Azure networking components, and other relevant Azure offerings
• Contribute to the development of tools and automation that streamline the developer workflow, utilizing Azure services and tools where appropriate
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines that adhere to GitOps best practices, enabling automated and secure deployments with full traceability and rollback capabilities
• Gather feedback from developers on the platform's usability and identify areas for improvement in the developer experience
• Design and implement features that enhance the platform's DevX, such as intuitive user interfaces, helpful documentation, and efficient workflows
• Advocate for DevX considerations in collaboration with infrastructure-focused platform engineers, ensuring that developer needs and preferences are prioritized in the platform's design and implementation
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy in describing Azure-specific implementations
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges in the ever-evolving world of platform engineering, with a focus on staying current with Azure advancements and best practices

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Open holidays
• Profit distribution
• Mindera Annual Trip, Sports, and sharing groups
• Training & conferences
• Child Care vouchers
• Choose Laptop & Peripherals
• Hotspot with unlimited usage (PT)
• Snacks at offices
• Partnerships with local businesses