Senior Platform Engineer at Smarsh

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Effective communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to driving team success
  • Deep technical expertise in AWS cloud architecture and managing Kubernetes platforms at scale, including cluster lifecycle management, and managing Service Meshes such as Istio
  • Demonstrated experience of delivering complex Platform Engineering initiatives from inception through to global rollout
  • Experience with Terraform for managing and provisioning infrastructure, with a strong focus on DevOps processes
  • Proficiency in a programming language such as Go, Python, Java, or similar
  • A demonstrated eagerness to continuously learn and grow in a dynamic environment
  • Familiarity with system monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent professional experience) – Preferred
  • 5+ years’ experience working on cloud platforms including AWS Cloud, Istio Service Mesh, Kubernetes (EKS), Terraform and ArgoCD – Preferred
  • Advanced AWS Expertise: Deep familiarity with AWS services, architectures, and pricing models. AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect) are desirable – Preferred
  • Experience with Cloud ‘FinOps’ initiatives, including efficient Kubernetes cluster autoscaling using Karpenter – Preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design, build and operate production-grade infrastructure in AWS
  • Be an individual contributor to our platform codebase, raising the bar in terms of quality, security, and reliability. Create documentation and debug complex distributed systems
  • Deliver robust pipelines to safely manage infrastructure at scale and automate workflows
  • Operational excellence – respond to incidents and participate in an 24/7 365 Engineering on-call rotation
  • Collaborate with Application Engineering teams to champion best practices, improve onboarding and accelerate delivery
  • Influence the technical roadmap across Engineering, to deliver high impact outcomes
  • Mentor junior Engineers, to actively support their development

Skills

AWS
Kubernetes
Cloud Native
Distributed Systems
Infrastructure Automation
CI/CD Pipelines

Smarsh

Archiving and compliance solutions provider

About Smarsh

Smarsh provides archiving and compliance solutions specifically designed for financial services, government agencies, and other regulated industries. Their main product is a cloud-based archive that allows organizations to securely store, search, and manage their communications data, including emails, text messages, and social media interactions. This system helps businesses meet complex security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements. Smarsh differentiates itself from competitors by offering a scalable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model that caters to both large enterprises and smaller organizations, ensuring that clients can adapt to evolving regulations. Their goal is to help organizations efficiently manage their communication data, identify risks, and maintain compliance, particularly through tools like Connected Capture for Microsoft Teams, which supports remote workforces.

Portland, OregonHeadquarters
2001Year Founded
$42.4MTotal Funding
BUYOUTCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
Stock Options
401(k) Company Match
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellness Program
Adoption Assistance
Group Income Protection
Group Life Assurance
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
Workplace Pension Scheme
Monthly Wellness Allowance
Company Bonus

Risks

Integration with OpenAI's API may pose compliance and security challenges.
EU's AI Act requires significant adjustments to Smarsh's AI systems.
Expansion into Latin America may expose Smarsh to regional instability.

Differentiation

Smarsh offers cloud-native, context-aware archiving solutions for regulated industries.
The company integrates with popular tools like Microsoft Teams for seamless compliance.
Smarsh serves 9 of the top 10 banks, showcasing its industry trust.

Upsides

Smarsh's global expansion includes a new office in Costa Rica for enhanced support.
Integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT API enhances Smarsh's AI compliance capabilities.
Partnership with Verizon simplifies mobile compliance procurement for Verizon's clients.

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