Lead Platform Engineer — Platform Development
Core
Architecting and evolving a Backstage-based Internal Developer Platform (IDP) to empower engineering teams to build, deploy, and scale modern cloud workloads.
Role type
Lead Platform Engineer (IC with technical leadership)
Builds
Internal Developer Platform (IDP), Kubernetes ecosystems, Golden Path templates
Domain
Enterprise Information Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, Developer Experience
Required skills
Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE), Python, Go, TypeScript, REST API design, GitOps (ArgoCD), Cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), Security automation (Akeyless/HashiCorp Vault), Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
Preferred skills
Generative AI integration (LLMs, automated agents), Mentorship
Technologies
Backstage, Python, Go, TypeScript, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, AWS, Azure, GCP, Akeyless, HashiCorp Vault
Responsibilities
Lead technical architecture of the IDP and Kubernetes ecosystems; Contribute directly to platform codebase (50%+); Integrate Generative AI capabilities; Partner with Product Owners to create Golden Path templates; Mentor team members through architectural deep-dives and code reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership