Senior Cloud Engineer

The Opportunity

Postman is a leading technology company dedicated to simplifying and streamlining the development and testing of APIs. We are looking for a talented and experienced Cloud Engineer to join our innovative team in the Bay Area. If you are passionate about cloud technologies, particularly Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Helm, and Crossplane, and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we invite you to be a part of Postman's journey.

What You'll Do

Cloud Infrastructure Management:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Ensure the high availability, performance, and reliability of Postman's cloud services.

Kubernetes Orchestration:

• Utilize Kubernetes to orchestrate and automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize Kubernetes configurations for diverse workloads.

ArgoCD and Helm Expertise:

• Leverage ArgoCD for GitOps-based continuous delivery of applications.
• Utilize Helm for packaging, versioning, and deploying applications.

Crossplane Integration:

• Implement and extend Crossplane for managing cloud infrastructure resources in a multi-cloud environment.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure seamless integration with Postman's architecture.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm charts.
• Maintain version-controlled infrastructure code for repeatability and scalability.

Monitoring and Logging:

• Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions for cloud-based applications.
• Work closely with the DevOps team to enhance observability and troubleshoot issues effectively.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce security best practices for cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and provide technical expertise.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.

About You

• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Helm, and Crossplane.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with containerization and microservices architecture.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Grafana Stack).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

This role is based in the greater San Francisco area, and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $205,000 to $255,000 plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.