Platform Engineer – Data Platform & Cloud Ops (Remote)

Dtex Systems Pty Ltd; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

DTEX is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain the DTEX InTERCEPT platform. You will collaborate with a skilled team to deliver robust data pipelines, scalable microservices, and secure solutions addressing insider risk.

You will implement containerization with Podman and Kubernetes, write high-quality Python code, and optimize OpenSearch and PostgreSQL data access. This role offers hybrid or remote work and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in CS or equivalent and 5+ years of experience in developing software.
• Indepth experience using OpenSearch or ElasticSearch.
• Proven experience in writing high quality code in Python or any other functional/OO language with a track record of shipping impactful software.
• Proficiency in at least one of the Cloud Technologies AWS or GCP and orchestration using Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, Docker Swarm or Mesos.
• Proficiency in implementing, designing, and scaling production level APIs in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Django, PostgreSQL, or any other SQL database.
• Knowledge of Linux Systemd, daemons, services, and cron subsystems is a huge plus but not a requirement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive self-starter.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex problems and prioritize what matters most for the team and business.
• Prior experience working in a startup is a plus.
• Experience using IDE embedded AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in microservice architecture, develop services optimized for speed and scalability, ensuring robust performance of data pipelines under high-demand conditions.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies, including Podman and Kubernetes, to ensure efficient deployment and operation of our platform.
• Write high-quality Python code, including testing, automation, documentation, and adherence to software engineering best practices.
• Design and implement efficient strategies for storage and retrieval of high-volume data from OpenSearch and Postgres databases.
• Lead efforts to improve search relevance, performance and user experience through tuning, optimization, and experimentation.
• Design and implement features for the big data analytics platform that is part of the DTEX solution.
• Implement best practices for system security and data protection, adhering to industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate a high degree of ownership in all facets of the development lifecycle, from design to deployment and iterative improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Skills

Python

OpenSearch

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Django

PostgreSQL

Podman

REST APIs

Education

BS in CS or equivalent

Tools

Podman

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS/ECS)

PostgreSQL

OpenSearch/ElasticSearch

Django

Job description

DTEX is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain the DTEX InTERCEPT platform. You will collaborate with a skilled team to deliver robust data pipelines, scalable microservices, and secure solutions addressing insider risk.

You will implement containerization with Podman and Kubernetes, write high-quality Python code, and optimize OpenSearch and PostgreSQL data access. This role offers hybrid or remote work and strong growth opportunities.