Sourcebae
Website:
sourcebae.com
Job details:
Job Title: Senior Platform Engineer
Location: Bangalore
Work Hours: Standard India hours with occasional overlap with Sydney Time Zone (AEDT)
Employment Type: Permanent
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to design, build, and evolve an internal developer platform that enables self-service infrastructure, streamlined deployments, and enhanced developer experience.
This role focuses on building scalable platform capabilities using modern cloud-native technologies and improving developer productivity through automation and standardization.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop internal developer platforms (IDP) to enable self-service infrastructure and deployments
Build, manage, and optimize Kubernetes-based environments in cloud ecosystems
Work extensively with Azure platform services, including networking, identity, and Key Vault
Implement and manage Backstage-based internal developer portals:
Software Catalog
Scaffolder
TechDocs
Extend and integrate Backstage plugins for:
Service onboarding
CI/CD automation
Governance workflows
Develop abstraction layers using Crossplane and cloud-native control planes
Build reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules using Terraform / Bicep
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and golden path templates using GitHub Actions
Embed security, compliance, observability, and governance into platform solutions
Collaborate with engineering teams to drive adoption and improve developer experience
Troubleshoot platform issues and continuously enhance platform capabilities
Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (design, deployment, operations)
Experience with Microsoft Azure (Networking, Identity, Key Vault, provisioning tools)
Hands-on experience with Backstage (setup, customization, plugin integration)
Knowledge of Backstage plugins and automation workflows
Experience with Crossplane for platform abstraction and control planes
Expertise in Terraform and/or Bicep for infrastructure automation
Strong experience in CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
Solid understanding of Platform Engineering concepts:
Platform as a Product
Team Topologies
Experience integrating security, governance, and observability into platforms
Strong communication skills and ability to work with distributed teams
Nice to Have
Experience working with global teams across time zones
Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing practices
Experience in developer onboarding and platform adoption strategies
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