Staff DevOps Engineer

Role Overview: You are applying for the position of Staff Platform Engineer at a mission-driven company, SPAN, that focuses on designing, building, and deploying products to electrify the built environment, reduce carbon emissions, and combat climate change. As a Staff Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of next-generation infrastructure and developer platforms. Your role will involve leveraging technologies like Kubernetes, Pulumi, Istio, AWS, and more to deliver robust and scalable systems in a microservices environment. You will also contribute to shaping CI/CD pipelines, IoT integrations, and developer tooling strategies to ensure efficient, reliable, and secure delivery of software services. Key Responsibilities: - Automate and refine processes in AWS and Kubernetes to ensure smooth, secure, and cost-effective operation of microservices and IoT systems. - Support development teams by troubleshooting issues and sharing best practices to enhance productivity. - Strategize and innovate by suggesting new technologies, optimizing pipelines, and streamlining processes for improved performance and reliability. Qualification Required: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. - 8+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering roles, with leadership experience in large-scale system design and operations. - Proficiency in Kubernetes, Python, CI/CD tools, Pulumi or similar IaC tools, Istio or similar service mesh solutions, core AWS services, IoT technologies, and developer tooling. - Soft skills such as being a self-starter, having leadership abilities, effective collaboration, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to a fast-paced environment. About the Company: SPAN is a mission-driven company focused on enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy, making electrification upgrades possible, building resilient homes, and designing a flexible electrical grid. The company fosters a climate-focused culture where every team member's contribution matters, encourages innovation and collaboration, and values delivering exceptional customer value. If you are passionate about clean energy solutions and want to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, SPAN might be the place for you. (Note: No additional details of the company were present in the provided job description),