Job Description
Ezra is a financial technology company that partners with banks, MNOs, utility companies and e-commerce platforms to deliver easy and rapid credit solutions in emerging and financially underserved markets.
Thanks to our expertise and unique credit scoring capabilities, we can offer a wide range of credit solutions including airtime credit, embedded financ…
Platform Engineer
In this role you will be responsible for designing, implementing, deployment and maintenance of Ezra Platforms which encompasses the containerized platforms and the micro-services.
You will play a crucial role in managing the infrastructure and driving the DevOps practices.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture and Design
Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure platform solutionsDevelop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform, Cloud-Formation and AnsibleArchitect cloud-native solutions leveraging containerization and microservicesImplement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies as per requirement. Infrastructure Management
Manage and optimize our Public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Alibaba, or GCP)Manage and optimize private cloud infrastructure in partner premises.Implement best practices for cloud security, compliance, and cost optimizationDesign and implement multi-region and multi-cloud strategiesDesign and maintain containerized application environments using DockerArchitect, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration Automation and DevOps
Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline operations and reduce manual tasksEnsure Standardized QA and Production environmentsConfigure and manage load balancers (e.g., NGINX, HAProxy, cloud-native solutions)Implement and manage service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd, Traefik) for microservices architectures. Performance Optimization
Analyze and optimize system performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecksConduct capacity planning and implement auto-scaling solutionsOptimize container resource allocation and performance Security and Compliance
Implement and maintain security best practices across our platform Develop strategies for container security, including image scanning and runtime protectionEnsure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, ISO :)Assist the infosec team in conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessmentsTLS certificate management in new market deployments Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for platform components and processesContribute to internal knowledge bases and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions L2 Support and Escalation Management
Serve as the secondary escalation point for complex technical issues from the operations teamProvide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution for critical platform and infrastructure problemsCollaborate with the operations team to improve support processes and knowledge transfer Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field4+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or similar rolesStrong proficiency in at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Expert-level knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Extensive experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, pulumi)Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g.Bash, )Strong understanding of networking concepts, load balancing, and CDNsExperience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systemsExperience with multi-cloud architecturesKnowledge of service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd)Familiarity with serverless computing platformsRelevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CKAD, CKA)