Ensure cloud services are leveraged to their full potential (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and best practices are being followed
Help manage our public cloud growth and continuously improve Akuna’s hybrid-cloud operating model
Evaluate proposed solution architectures and provide recommendations
Provision, configure, upgrade, and monitor technologies such as Kubernetes (EKS and on-premise), Spark, Kafka, and other large-scale distributed databases
Automate infrastructure management and development pipelines with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins and GitLab
Explore new technologies in the cloud-native/container ecosystem
Work with Infrastructure and Development teams to monitor systems, clusters and cloud deployments to detect errors and monitor performance
Adhere to the engineering mindset of creating and maintaining performant and reliable production systems
Qualities that make great candidates
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, SRE, DevOps, or related infrastructure roles
AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification preferred
Deep experience deploying, operating, and scaling Kubernetes in production, including on-premise clusters and Amazon EKS
Strong expertise designing and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS; experience with GCP is a plus
Advanced proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including reusable module development, state management, and platform automation
Experience building and operating highly available, scalable, and secure cloud-native platforms
Strong knowledge of observability, including monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational troubleshooting
Proven experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices
Strong Linux systems administration and troubleshooting skills in distributed production environments
Proficiency in automation and scripting with Python, Bash, or similar languages
Experience with cloud-native data services, including Amazon RDS, Aurora, Redshift, and DynamoDB
Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and mentor engineers
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience partnering across engineering, operations, and business teams
The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role
In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!
Please note that level/title will be determined upon the conclusion of the interview process. If you are a current student or recent graduate, please take a look at our Entry Level and Intern positions.
