Tech Lead (Platform Engineering)

AAA Global; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Global is seeking a highly skilled Linux Engineer in Hyderabad to join their Platform Engineering team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation and tooling for Linux environments using Python and Go. Candidates should have a strong background in Linux internals, experience with observability tools, and the ability to collaborate effectively. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in the financial domain, including work with investment banks or fintech startups.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of software development experience in Linux environments.
• Excellent understanding of Linux core technologies.
• Experience in designing highly available distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automation and tooling for the Linux environment.
• Implement best practices in system design with microservice architecture.
• Develop observability practices including logging and metrics.

Skills

Linux internals

Python

Go

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Puppet

GitHub Actions

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Job description

Our client is a global investment and technology development firm investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Linux engineer to join the Platform Engineering team in Hyderabad. The team is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of core services and infrastructure that support their Linux-based environments.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance automation and tooling for the Linux environment using Python and Go. This will involve creating efficient scripts and applications that enhance operational workflows and streamline processes. You will implement and advocate for best practices in system design, with a strong emphasis on microservice architecture and distributed systems, ensuring that our infrastructure is adaptable and resilient to change. Furthermore, you will develop and maintain observability practices, including logging, metrics, and tracing, to ensure system reliability and performance. You will also utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Puppet to manage and automate our Red Hat and Debian Linux environments, while troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to Linux infrastructure and core services. Lastly, you will work collaboratively within a cross‑functional team and provide mentorship to junior engineers while contributing to code reviews and ensuring that coding standards are met.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 5 to 8 years of software development experience
• Excellent understanding of Linux internals and familiarity with core technologies (e.g., LDAP, DNS, Kerberos, TLS, and load balancers)
• Experience in designing and maintaining highly available distributed systems
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages like Python or Go for developing performant applications
• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK)
• Knowledge of configuration management and continuous tools (e.g., Puppet, and GitHub actions)
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and the ability to think critically
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional groups

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience in the financial domain of working with investment banks, HFTs, fintech‑based startups, or tech startups