Platform Engineer

Qodea Limited; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance: HMO coverage

13th Month Pay

28 days Annual Leave

Flexible Work Arrangement

Learning Leaves

Job summary

A technology company in Metro Manila is seeking a Platform Engineer to design and implement scalable cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform services. The ideal candidate must excel in infrastructure automation, security compliance, and possess strong knowledge in various scripting languages. This role offers a hybrid work model and numerous benefits, including competitive salary and extensive leave policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform, particularly in architecture and services.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure automation tools like Terraform.
• Proficient in scripting and coding with languages like Python or Go.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud solutions using Google Cloud services.
• Manage and automate the deployment of cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure security compliance and monitor infrastructure performance.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform architecture

Infrastructure automation using Terraform

Containerization with Docker

Scripting in Python, Go, or Bash

Networking and security knowledge

Troubleshooting complex issues

Education

Professional certification in Google Cloud (desired)

Tools

Kubernetes

Ansible

Stackdriver

Prometheus

Job description

About The Role

Cloud Solution Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform services and products
• Analyse business requirements and recommend appropriate cloud technologies and architectures
• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure code using tools such as Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager

Infrastructure Management and Automation:

• Manage and automate the deployment, scaling, and management of cloud infrastructure using tools such as Kubernetes or Google Cloud Deployment Manager
• Optimise infrastructure costs by analysing usage and implementing cost‑saving measures such as reserved instances or instance rightsizing
• Implement infrastructure‑as‑code practices to ensure consistency, repeatability, and version control of cloud infrastructure

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and maintain security controls and policies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud infrastructure and data
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities, and perform regular security assessments and audits
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Monitor cloud infrastructure and services for performance, availability, and security issues using tools such as Stackdriver or Prometheus
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot issues related to cloud infrastructure and services, and implement corrective actions and preventive measures
• Continuously improve the reliability and resilience of cloud infrastructure by implementing best practices such as fault‑tolerance, redundancy, and disaster recovery

BAU activity would also require:

• Proactive management of customer related tasks and projects, by applying the learned skills and knowledge.
• Proactiveness in: identifying and suggesting improvements where applicable, detecting missing documentation and filling in the gaps.
• Providing technical support whilst attending meetings with stakeholders as needed.
• Acting as a mentor for the more junior colleagues by sharing your knowledge and expertise, and guiding them through the successful resolution of customer related tasks.

What Success Looks Like

• Excellent understanding of Google Cloud Platform architecture and services, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud Build.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible and containerisation tools such as Docker.
• Ability to code using Python, Go, Bash, or similar scripting languages
• Understanding of networking, security, and compliance in a cloud environment and/or on linux distribution systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide root cause analysis
• Already be, or desire to be professionally certified in Google Cloud

We look for people who embody:

• Innovation to solve the hardest problems.
• Accountability for every result.
• Integrity always.

Compensation and Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive base salary.
• De Minimis Allowance.
• 13th Month Pay: Equivalent to one month’s base salary, paid every December.

Health and Wellness

• Medical Insurance: HMO coverage for the employee plus up to two dependents (employer‑paid).
• Sick Leave: 15 paid days per year, pro‑rated from the start date.

Work-Life Balance and Growth

• Annual Leave: 28 days per calendar year (January 1 – December 31), pro‑rated based on start date.
• Birthday Leave: An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Learning Leaves: Ten paid learning days per year.
• Philippine Public Holidays: Statutory holidays are included.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 paid days.
• Parental Leave: Maternity or Paternity leave.
• Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid model (two to three days in the office).
• Peer Recognition: 100 Bonusly points per month for peer recognition.

We are looking for a Platform Engineer to join our Managed Services team.