Software Engineer Platform Operations

Planet Labs; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable satellite imaging company is seeking a Platform Engineer to work remotely in Canada. This full-time role involves designing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions, managing cloud infrastructure services like Kubernetes, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering, with strong skills in Kubernetes, cloud platforms like GCP or AWS, and CI/CD tools. Competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities are included in the package.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

RRSP with company contribution

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, SRE, or DevOps.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes and Linux systems.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions.
• Manage cloud-based infrastructure services, including Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams for infrastructure improvement.

Skills

Kubernetes

Cloud infrastructure management

DevOps principles

System Administration

Troubleshooting complex environments

Tools

GitOps

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Job description

Employer Industry: Satellite Imaging and Data Solutions

Why consider this job opportunity

• Full‑time remote position with flexibility to work from home or near an office
• Competitive benefits package including health and dental coverage, RRSP with company contribution, and paid time off
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development, including tuition reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Join a mission‑driven company dedicated to leveraging data for humanitarian and environmental solutions
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with a diverse team of experts

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Design and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for secure and scalable operations of services
• Participate in platform modernization initiatives, migrating from legacy systems to new solutions
• Manage cloud‑based infrastructure services, including Kubernetes clusters, to meet internal and customer needs
• Enhance observability for platform services, establishing Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and improving operational readiness
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve the developer experience of managed infrastructure

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 4+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, System Administration, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes, compute systems, and Linux
• Working knowledge of public clouds, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience with CI/CD tools, Configuration Management, and GitOps principles
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production environments and communicate designs effectively

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in operational management and development of core platform systems or open‑source infrastructure projects
• Experience maintaining highly available or resilient infrastructure at large scales or across multiple clouds
• Practical experience with networking and network architectures related to platform infrastructure
• Familiarity with observability tools and best practices

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