Internal Developer Platform Engineer

Job description

An Internal Developer Platform (IDP) Engineer designs, builds, and maintains an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) to provide developers with a self-service environment that abstracts technical complexity and streamlines software delivery. They implement tools and automated workflows for tasks like infrastructure management, CI/CD pipelines, and environment provisioning, enabling development teams to focus on innovation by reducing their cognitive load and providing access to necessary resources.

Role, Responsibilities & Typical Activities

• Build and maintain the IDP: Design, implement, and manage the set of curated tools, services, and infrastructure that make up the IDP.

• Automate workflows: Develop automated processes for common development and operational tasks, such as provisioning cloud resources, deploying code, and managing environments.

• Enhance developer experience: Focus on user-friendliness and efficiency to reduce the cognitive load on developers, allowing them to self-service their needs without deep infrastructure knowledge.

• Ensure scalability and reliability: Create a platform that is reliable, scalable, and capable of handling evolving application needs over time.

• Promote self-service: Provide a centralized and unified interface, often through an internal developer portal, where developers can access the platform's capabilities and resources.

• Uphold security and compliance: Integrate robust security measures and governance to protect data and meet regulatory requirements.

• Monitor and support the platform: Provide updates, monitor the platform's infrastructure, and offer support to development teams using the IDP.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor or Engineer degree in Computer Science, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience with the similar role

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Platform Engineering

• C#, .Net

• Microservices

• Azure DevOps

• OpenAPI/Swagger

• Docker and containerization

• Shared library development