About the role
This opportunity is exclusively for future positions at Thoughtworks Brazil, which we’ve opened with the goal of creating an additional source of recruitment. At this time, we don’t have any open positions for Platform Engineer; however, all applications will be reviewed so that, if you have the skills and experience we typically look for in this role, we can add you to our talent pool.
After you apply, our recruiters will review your profile in the same way we do when we have open positions. You’ll receive a response, and if it’s positive, we’ll contact you again when an opportunity arises to check your availability for an interview. There is no set timeline for when a position will open, as this depends on business strategies and dynamics. However, all your information will remain in our talent pool for the period specified in our privacy notice.
As Platform Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize the platform infrastructure that enables high-scale software delivery. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the Developer Experience by creating and improving tools, systems, and processes. You will collaborate closely with teams, providing technical guidance and fostering best practices in automation, security, and scalability. As a senior engineer, you will take ownership of critical platform components and contribute significantly to strategic decisions, ensuring alignment with both business and technical objectives.
Job responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure platform infrastructure.
- Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automation and fast feedback loops.
- Ensure the platform meets high availability, reliability, and performance standards.
- Troubleshoot complex platform issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
- Manage and optimize containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and orchestration tools.
- Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for scalable resource management.
- Lead initiatives to improve DevOps and GitOps practices across the organization.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.
- Propose and execute platform optimization strategies, balancing cost and performance.
Job qualifications
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Go, or Bash).
- In-depth expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including serverless and advanced networking.