Platform Engineer
Job in
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Compunnel, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, AWS, Data Engineering, Database Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 Fin Ops 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
- 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 Fin Ops 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
- 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 Dev Ops practices
- Knowledge of Python or other programming languages for automation
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