Cloud Platform Engineer - Control Plane

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer - Control Plane in Netherlands. You will join a highly skilled infrastructure engineering team responsible for building and operating the foundational layer of a global cloud platform. This role focuses on designing and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure that powers a managed Cloud Console experience for customers worldwide. You will work across compute, storage, networking, and security domains, contributing to a multi-region architecture built for performance and resilience. Operating in a fast-paced, cloud-native environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering and security teams to ensure robust platform integration and reliability. This is a hands-on role where you will influence platform architecture, automation practices, and operational excellence. You will also contribute to improving developer experience and observability across the infrastructure stack.
• Accountabilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable, highly available, and secure cloud infrastructure across AWS environments Develop and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation Work with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, to support cloud-native workloads Implement strategies for load balancing, auto-scaling, disaster recovery, and system resilience across multi-region environments Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to ensure seamless integration, scalability, and compliance of cloud systems Enhance developer experience by improving tooling, automation, and deployment workflows Build and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure platform observability and reliability Partner with security teams to implement IAM, encryption, network security, and compliance best practices Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, system issues, and bugs in production environments Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and operational automation initiatives Requirements: 6+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering or platform engineering roles Strong hands-on experience with AWS services such as EKS, SQS, DocumentDB, Redis, PostgreSQL, and Lambda Deep understanding of Kubernetes, containerized environments, and cloud-native architectures Strong knowledge of networking, distributed systems, and cloud security principles Experience building and operating large-scale APIs and distributed systems Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or similar Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills with attention to performance, scalability, and reliability Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced engineering environments Nice to have: experience with Node.js, React, or data-intensive/analytics platforms such as ClickHouse Benefits: Flexible, remote-friendly work environment across multiple countries Competitive compensation with equity (stock options) for all employees Employer-supported healthcare coverage Generous paid time off and flexible vacation policy depending on location Home office setup allowance for remote employees Opportunities to attend global in-person team gatherings and company offsites Inclusive and collaborative culture where employees help shape engineering and company direction Equal opportunity workplace with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
• How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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