Platform Specialist

The Platform Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the core software platforms that power the company's products and services. This role requires a strong understanding of software engineering principles, scalable architectures, and cloud technologies. Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable platform applications. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Platform Design & Architecture : Design and architect modular, scalable, and fault-tolerant platform components using event-driven architecture , distributed computing models , and cloud-native design principles. Software Development : Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Python and Go , following best practices in software design patterns and secure development lifecycles. Cloud & Container Services : Implement and manage cloud-based platform services using containers ( Docker, Kubernetes ) and orchestrate microservices across hybrid environments. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Automate platform provisioning, scaling, and monitoring using tools like Terraform, Ansible , and integrate with DevOps pipelines and AIops/MLOps practices. Database & Integration Design : Design performant, scalable database and messaging systems using PgSQL, MongoDB, Redis, InfluxDB, Kafka , and ESB -based integrations. Testing & Quality Assurance : Write comprehensive unit tests , support automated testing , and validate services prior to integration using GitLab CI pipelines. Ensure code coverage, resilience, and regression safety. Troubleshooting & Optimization : Diagnose and resolve platform issues across development, staging, and production environments. Continuously tune systems for cost, performance, and reliability. Collaboration & Agile Delivery : Work closely with product managers, architects, and fellow engineers using tools like Jira and GitLab to deliver features aligned with product KPIs and business KRAs. Documentation & UML Modeling : Maintain technical documentation, UML diagrams , and system design artifacts to ensure maintainability, clarity, and team knowledge sharing. Technology Foresight : Stay updated with the latest in cloud computing , DevOps , container orchestration , and platform engineering to bring forward new ideas and best practices. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED : Deep expertise in cloud platforms engineering such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong understanding of architectural patterns and design principles, including Event-Driven Architecture, distributed computing, enterprise bus, microservices, and high-performance computing. Proficiency in architecture diagramming tools and documentation. Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms, with a passion for programming (Python, Go preferred). Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strategic mindset with the ability to assess long-term implications of architectural decisions. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). EXPERIENCE : 8+ years of experience in software architecture and design. Show more Show less