Backend Engineer Application -2

Detect Technologies; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Detect Technologies Pvt Ltd. is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain a scalable platform powering AI-driven industrial solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust APIs, services, and automated deployments.

The role emphasizes reliability, security, and performance, with hands-on work in containerization, cloud platforms, and modern DevOps practices. Prior experience in platform engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in Platform Engineering.
• Proficiency in Python, Django and Flask.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of Git, Linux, and databases (RDBMS/NoSQL).
• Familiarity with AI APIs and tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop scalable platform components.
• Implement robust APIs and services for integration and data processing.
• Ensure platform reliability, security, and performance via monitoring and updates.
• Develop and maintain IaC to automate deployment and resource management.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration workflows.
• Collaborate with product and delivery teams and other engineering groups.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

Git

SQL/NoSQL

JIRA

PyUnit

Linux

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Networking

Security

AI APIs

Angular

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

GitHub Copilot

OpenAI API

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platform Engineer to join our talented engineering team. As a Platform Engineer, he/she will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the scalable, reliable, and secure platform that powers our advanced industrial solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our platform meets the evolving needs of our customers and supports the deployment of our AI-driven technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Development:

• Architect, design, and develop scalable and high-performance platform components.
• Design application using SOLID principles.
• Implement robust APIs and services to support application integration and data processing.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and product managers to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.

Platform Maintenance:

• Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the platform through continuous monitoring and improvement.
• Implement best practices for system health monitoring, logging, and monitoring systems.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and security enhancements.

Automation and Infrastructure:

• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate the deployment and management of platform resources.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows and reduce deployment times.
• Implement and manage containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with the Product and Delivery team to align platform capabilities with operational needs.
• Independently collaborate with other engineering teams to address and resolve platform-related issues.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Propose and implement improvements to enhance platform functionality, performance, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team meetings to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors/Master's degree in Computer Science Engineering

Experience:

• 1-2+ years of experience in Platform Engineering

Technical Skills:

• 2+ experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer.
• Strong knowledge in Python, Django and Flask framework.
• Strong knowledge in Git.
• Good knowledge in RDBMS/No SQL.
• Good knowledge in JIRA, PyUnit.
• Basic knowledge in Linux and Linux commands.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands‑on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and database management.
• Good to have knowledge of AI. Experience designing or working with AI agents and LLM‑powered workflows (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI API, or similar).
• Proficiency in using AI‑assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) to improve development speed and quality.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and database management.
• Preferable: Working knowledge of Angular for frontend development and cross functional collaboration.

Good to have: Experience with prompt engineering and agentic system design