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Senior Platform Engineer

A fast-growing company founded by former Google Cloud leaders, architects, and engineers, specializing in Google Cloud transitions.
Europa, MO 63876, USA
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Senior Platform Engineer

Zencore, established by former Google Cloud leaders, is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role combines technical expertise with strategic advisory, helping innovative companies navigate their Google Cloud transformation journey. The position requires deep knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud, and involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Kubernetes and HashiCorp tools.

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you'll be embedded within customer teams, providing crucial guidance on cloud migration and modernization efforts. The role demands both technical prowess in areas like infrastructure as code, containerization, and serverless platforms, as well as strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients through video meetings.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of cloud platform experience, with a strong foundation in Linux administration, networking, and database management. You'll be part of a fully remote company that values kindness, proactive ownership, and challenging the status quo. This position offers an opportunity to work with fast-paced companies while having a direct impact on their cloud transformation success.

What sets this role apart is the combination of technical depth and advisory responsibilities, allowing you to shape the cloud journey of multiple organizations. You'll work in an environment that emphasizes unbiased opinions, risk mitigation, and accelerated delivery timelines, all while maintaining a strong focus on empathy and collaboration.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Platform Engineer

  • Provide strategic guidance to customers
  • Facilitate technology decisions
  • Execute projects in a collaborative style
  • Act as trusted advisor for cloud transformation
  • Work with infrastructure as code
  • Handle application modernization through containerization
  • Manage serverless platforms
  • Implement CI/CD
  • Work with cloud networking
  • Handle data analytics

Requirements For Senior Platform Engineer

Linux
Kubernetes
  • 3 years of experience working with a major public cloud platform (Google Cloud preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with common DevOps tools and practices
  • Linux system administration
  • Networking (data center and cloud)
  • MySQL or other Database Administration
  • Experience with traditional data center environments and technologies
  • Experience migrating applications from data center to public cloud
  • Ability to write scripts and automation in at least one language
  • Comfortable with being on video in meetings
  • Conversational proficiency in English

Benefits For Senior Platform Engineer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Remote work

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