Platform Engineer

This is a remote position.

Platform Engineer (DevSecOps / AWS / MySQL)@ PEOPLE10

JOB LOCATION : Bangalore, India (Remote)

EXPERIENCE : 5–6 Years

SHIFT : 4PM -12AM IST

Requirement Type :Contract :3-6 Months

Role Summary :

We are seeking a hands-on Platform Engineer with strong technical execution and a focus

on production support, platform stability, and operational excellence.

This role requires someone who can own problems end-to-end — from implementation

and operational support to troubleshooting and continuous improvement — while

communicating clearly with stakeholders.

A key focus of this role is building and managing GitHub-based development workflows

and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Support & Operational Ownership

• Provide hands-on support for production and non-production platforms
• Troubleshoot incidents across application, infrastructure, and database layers
• Own operational issues through to resolution, recovery, and follow-up
• Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes and preventive

improvements

• Continuously improve platform reliability, support processes, and operational

Readiness

1. GitHub & CI/CD (Core Focus)

• Design, build, and maintain GitHub repositories, branching strategies, and

workflows

• Develop and manage GitHub Actions pipelines for CI/CD
• Implement automated build, test, security scanning, and deployment pipelines
• Enforce best practices around:

o Code reviews and pull requests

o Branch protection and release management

o Secrets management and secure pipeline design

• Optimize pipelines for speed, reliability, and security
• Integrate DevSecOps controls (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning)

1. Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate clearly with internal teams and stakeholders
• Provide timely updates on incidents, issues, and remediation progress
• Participate in incident calls, support discussions, and operational reviews
• Document issues, resolutions, and recurring support patterns clearly

1. Platform Engineering & Operations

• Support and maintain production and non-production environments
• Troubleshoot across application, infrastructure, and database layers
• Lead root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes

1. AWS Cloud Infrastructure

• Support and maintain AWS environments (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS)
• Manage infrastructure changes using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Monitor security, availability, and cost efficiency

1. MySQL Database Administration

• Manage MySQL (replication, backups, recovery, tuning)
• Troubleshoot and optimize database performanc e

1. Linux Systems Management

• Manage and secure Linux environments
• Automate system tasks using scripting

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in DevOps / Platform Engineering / SRE
• Strong hands-on GitHub experience including:

o GitHub Actions (required)

o Branching strategies and repository management

o Pull request workflows and code governance

• Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines end-to-end
• Strong expertise in:

o AWS cloud infrastructure

o Linux administration

o MySQL database management

• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in support or operational

environments

Qualifications

• Docker / Kubernetes
• HashiCorp Vault or secrets management tools
• Experience in fin-tech or regulated environments
• Experience supporting complex cloud-based platforms in production environments

What We’re Looking For

• A hands-on engineer who can support, troubleshoot, and improve platforms
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on service reliability and follow-through
• Someone who can resolve issues, implement fixes, and improve operational

stability

• Clear communicator who is comfortable working across teams during support

situations

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Reliable, secure, and efficient GitHub/AWS pipelines
• Faster issue resolution and smoother operational support
• Improved platform stability and reduced recurring incidents
• High confidence from stakeholders through consistent support delivery

What This Role Is NOT

• Not a passive technical role
• Not someone who avoids hands-on work
• Not limited to documentation or high-level oversight

“Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience designing and implementing GitHub

Actions pipelines and be prepared to walk through a real example.”

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