Platform Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a Platform Engineer to lead the maintenance and optimization of our AWS data infrastructure, focusing on proactive improvements and reliable operations.

You will manage database platforms including Aurora PostgreSQL and MySQL, implement infrastructure as code with Terraform, and configure AWS data services such as DMS and Glue. Collaboration with data engineers, analysts, and scientists is essential to align platform capabilities with team needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing AWS infrastructure with a focus on data services.
• “Deep hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL.”
• “Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.”
• “Knowledge of AWS data services including DMS, Glue, and RDS/Aurora.”
• “Solid database administration including performance tuning and troubleshooting.”
• “Experience with cloud cost management and FinOps practices.”
• “Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting.”
• “Experience with monitoring tools and implementing observability solutions.”
• “Understanding of network security principles and best practices in cloud environments.”

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and optimization of our AWS data infrastructure.
• Manage database platforms including Aurora PostgreSQL and MySQL, performing upgrades, rehydrations, and performance tuning.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Configure and manage AWS data services including DMS and Glue.
• Design and implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure platform health and performance.
• Develop automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Spearhead cloud cost optimization initiatives and implement FinOps best practices for our data platform.
• Collaborate with internal teams including data engineers, analysts, and scientists to understand their platform needs.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support critical platform issues when they arise.
• Document platform architecture, operations procedures, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

AWS infra

Database administration

Shell scripting

Observability

FinOps

Tools

Terraform

Aurora PostgreSQL

MySQL

DMS

Glue

RDS/Aurora

Linux

Job description

Platform Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and optimization of our AWS data infrastructure, focusing on proactive improvements and regular maintenance
• Manage database platforms including Aurora PostgreSQL and MySQL, performing upgrades, rehydrations, and performance tuning
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for consistent and repeatable deployments
• Configure and manage AWS data services including DMS and Glue
• Design and implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure platform health and performance
• Develop automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency
• Spearhead cloud cost optimization initiatives and implement FinOps best practices for our data platform
• Collaborate with internal teams including data engineers, analysts, and scientists to understand their platform needs
• Participate in on-call rotation to support critical platform issues when they arise
• Document platform architecture, operations procedures, and best practices
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing AWS infrastructure with a focus on data services
• Strong hands-on experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL and MySQL
• Experience with infrastructure as code, specifically Terraform
• Knowledge of AWS data services including DMS, Glue, and RDS/Aurora
• Solid understanding of database administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Experience with cloud cost management and FinOps practices
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting
• Experience with monitoring tools and implementing observability solutions
• Understanding of network security principles and best practices in cloud environments

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications (Data Engineer, Solutions Architect)
• Experience with database replication and high availability configurations
• Knowledge of data modeling and schema design
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of Python or other programming languages for automation