Description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Platform Lead with strong expertise in Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, Linux, and Infrastructure Automation. The ideal candidate should have prior hands-on Platform Engineering experience, strong coding and debugging skills, and the ability to perform code-level development using Python and Ansible. The candidate should possess a good understanding of platform architecture, provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive delivery excellence. Strong troubleshooting skills in Kubernetes, Linux, and platform infrastructure, along with effective communication for technical discussions with all internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Platform Engineering team in designing, developing, and supporting scalable Linux-based platform solutions.
Perform hands-on code development, code reviews, debugging, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and technical problem-solving.
Design, deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters, containerized applications, and platform services.
Develop and maintain automation solutions using Python, Ansible, and Helm, and support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Gerrit.
Troubleshoot complex issues across Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, Networking, Application Deployment, Performance, and High Availability, ensuring platform reliability and operational excellence.
Understand the overall platform architecture, review technical designs, and provide technical guidance across platform components.
Drive platform engineering best practices, infrastructure automation, deployment standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor Platform Engineers through technical coaching, code reviews, knowledge sharing and competency development.
Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex platform issues and participate in Tier-2 technical discussions and customer interactions when required.

Must-Have Skills

Strong Platform Engineering experience.
Strong Platform Debugging and Troubleshooting Skills.
Strong Kubernetes Administration and Kubernetes Debugging Skills.
Strong hands-on experience with Python.
Strong hands-on experience with Ansible (Playbooks, Roles, Inventory Management, Automation).
Linux Administration (Red Hat/CentOS).
Docker and Containerization.
CI/CD concepts and Jenkins Pipeline working knowledge.
AWS or Cloud Platform Exposure.
Git/Gerrit-based development workflows.
Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management.
Understanding of High Availability, Scalability, and Reliability concepts.
Experience leading technical teams and handling technical escalations.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Good communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

Helm and Helm Templating.
ForgeRock OpenAM internal architecture and administration.
PostgreSQL fundamentals.
Spinnaker.
Groovy Scripting.
Service Mesh technologies (Istio).
Observability and Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
Experience with cloud-native transformation or platform modernization initiatives.
Telecom domain exposure.

Requirements

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Platform Lead with strong expertise in Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, Linux, and Infrastructure Automation. The ideal candidate should have prior hands-on Platform Engineering experience, strong coding and debugging skills, and the ability to perform code-level development using Python and Ansible. The candidate should possess a good understanding of platform architecture, provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive delivery excellence. Strong troubleshooting skills in Kubernetes, Linux, and platform infrastructure, along with effective communication for technical discussions with all internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Platform Engineering team in designing, developing, and supporting scalable Linux-based platform solutions.
Perform hands-on code development, code reviews, debugging, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and technical problem-solving.
Design, deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters, containerized applications, and platform services.
Develop and maintain automation solutions using Python, Ansible, and Helm, and support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Gerrit.
Troubleshoot complex issues across Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, Networking, Application Deployment, Performance, and High Availability, ensuring platform reliability and operational excellence.
Understand the overall platform architecture, review technical designs, and provide technical guidance across platform components.
Drive platform engineering best practices, infrastructure automation, deployment standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor Platform Engineers through technical coaching, code reviews, knowledge sharing and competency development.
Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex platform issues and participate in Tier-2 technical discussions and customer interactions when required.

Must-Have Skills

Strong Platform Engineering experience.
Strong Platform Debugging and Troubleshooting Skills.
Strong Kubernetes Administration and Kubernetes Debugging Skills.
Strong hands-on experience with Python.
Strong hands-on experience with Ansible (Playbooks, Roles, Inventory Management, Automation).
Linux Administration (Red Hat/CentOS).
Docker and Containerization.
CI/CD concepts and Jenkins Pipeline working knowledge.
AWS or Cloud Platform Exposure.
Git/Gerrit-based development workflows.
Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management.
Understanding of High Availability, Scalability, and Reliability concepts.
Experience leading technical teams and handling technical escalations.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Good communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

Helm and Helm Templating.
ForgeRock OpenAM internal architecture and administration.
PostgreSQL fundamentals.
Spinnaker.
Groovy Scripting.
Service Mesh technologies (Istio).
Observability and Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
Experience with cloud-native transformation or platform modernization initiatives.
Telecom domain exposure.

Job responsibilities

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Platform Lead with strong expertise in Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, Linux, and Infrastructure Automation. The ideal candidate should have prior hands-on Platform Engineering experience, strong coding and debugging skills, and the ability to perform code-level development using Python and Ansible. The candidate should possess a good understanding of platform architecture, provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive delivery excellence. Strong troubleshooting skills in Kubernetes, Linux, and platform infrastructure, along with effective communication for technical discussions with all internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Platform Engineering team in designing, developing, and supporting scalable Linux-based platform solutions.
Perform hands-on code development, code reviews, debugging, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and technical problem-solving.
Design, deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters, containerized applications, and platform services.
Develop and maintain automation solutions using Python, Ansible, and Helm, and support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Gerrit.
Troubleshoot complex issues across Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, Networking, Application Deployment, Performance, and High Availability, ensuring platform reliability and operational excellence.
Understand the overall platform architecture, review technical designs, and provide technical guidance across platform components.
Drive platform engineering best practices, infrastructure automation, deployment standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor Platform Engineers through technical coaching, code reviews, knowledge sharing and competency development.
Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex platform issues and participate in Tier-2 technical discussions and customer interactions when required.

Must-Have Skills

Strong Platform Engineering experience.
Strong Platform Debugging and Troubleshooting Skills.
Strong Kubernetes Administration and Kubernetes Debugging Skills.
Strong hands-on experience with Python.
Strong hands-on experience with Ansible (Playbooks, Roles, Inventory Management, Automation).
Linux Administration (Red Hat/CentOS).
Docker and Containerization.
CI/CD concepts and Jenkins Pipeline working knowledge.
AWS or Cloud Platform Exposure.
Git/Gerrit-based development workflows.
Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management.
Understanding of High Availability, Scalability, and Reliability concepts.
Experience leading technical teams and handling technical escalations.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Good communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

Helm and Helm Templating.
ForgeRock OpenAM internal architecture and administration.
PostgreSQL fundamentals.
Spinnaker.
Groovy Scripting.
Service Mesh technologies (Istio).
Observability and Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
Experience with cloud-native transformation or platform modernization initiatives.
Telecom domain exposure.

What we offer

Exciting Projects: We focus on industries like High-Tech, communication, media, healthcare, retail and telecom. Our customer list is full of fantastic global brands and leaders who love what we build for them.

Collaborative Environment: You Can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!

Work-Life Balance: GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules, opportunities to work from home, and paid time off and holidays.

Professional Development: Our dedicated Learning & Development team regularly organizes Communication skills training(GL Vantage, Toast Master),Stress Management program, professional certifications, and technical and soft skill trainings.

Excellent Benefits: We provide our employees with competitive salaries, family medical insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance , NPS(National Pension Scheme ), Periodic health awareness program, extended maternity leave, annual performance bonuses, and referral bonuses.

Fun Perks: We want you to love where you work, which is why we host sports events, cultural activities, offer food on subsidies rates, Corporate parties. Our vibrant offices also include dedicated GL Zones, rooftop decks and GL Club where you can drink coffee or tea with your colleagues over a game of table and offer discounts for popular stores and restaurants!

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world's largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we've been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.

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