Senior Platform & Automation Engineer (Python + Tooling Specialist)

Project description

VR-122859

We’re evolving the full software delivery lifecycle—build, test, integration, and release—through targeted, incremental improvements that enhance reliability without disrupting existing workflows.

This role blends strong software engineering and CI/CD expertise with hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes and Linux, translating delivery requirements into actionable technical plans and enabling teams to ship faster, more predictable, and production-ready components.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain internal tools for release packaging, installers, and pipelines

Support platform integration, qualification, and observability dashboards

Collaborate with dev teams to improve component setup and delivery reliability

Automate infrastructure deployment, configuration, and monitoring tasks

Contribute to migration, cost optimization, and rightsizing projects

Skills

Must have

Education background in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Strong Python programming skills

Linux expertise (CLI, scripting, troubleshooting)

Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration points

Understanding of microservices and hybrid cloud/on-prem environments

Nice to have

Java familiarity for minor pipeline adjustments

TypeScript/Cypress/Playwright for E2E test support

Go for internal tooling

Azure/GCP cloud experience

React frontend (dashboards)

Ownership and system thinking

Analytical and creative problem-solving

Communication and collaboration across multiple teams

Curiosity and ability to learn platform/business logic

Mentorship and guidance for other engineers