Senior Platform Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Information Technology, Market ResearchIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical work experience. A minimum of 5 years in software development or DevOps, with at least 2 years specifically in platform engineering, is required. Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Kustomize, GitHub, Terraform, and GitOps tooling such as Argo CD is essential. Familiarity with Docker, monitoring tools like Datadog or OpenTelemetry, multiple cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS), and scripting languages (Go, Python, Bash, JavaScript) is necessary. Excellent communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, attention to detail, and familiarity with testing frameworks are also required.

Responsibilities

The Senior Platform Engineer will design and architect scalable, resilient platforms to enable other engineering teams. They will collaborate with Application Development and SRE teams to deliver effective solutions and deepen expertise in core platform technologies. Responsibilities include ensuring seamless platform deployment and operation, proactively monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing system performance and security, and continuously improving platform reliability, scalability, and availability. Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for all platforms and frameworks is also a key duty.

Skills

Kubernetes

Helm

Kustomize

GitHub

Terraform

GitOps

Argo CD

Docker

Datadog

Coralogix

OpenTelemetry

GCP

Azure

AWS

Scripting

Platform Engineering

DevOps

Software Development

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$45.1MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees