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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. MySQL Database Administration

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

7. 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.”

Benefits

People10 Work-Culture:

At People10, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment surrounded by helpful colleagues and a workplace where feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, People10 is the place for you. People10 is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Our culture of an open-door policy, constant connection with leadership team, opportunities for skill development through diversified learning initiatives like code combat, meetups, knowledge booster sessions makes People10 a rewarding place to work.

About People10:

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