Platform Engineer – Cloud

KUBRA is in growth mode and seeking a talented Platform DevSecOps Engineer to join our DevOps team In this role, you will design, build, and operate KUBRA’s Internal Developer Platform (IDP), empowering product teams to deliver, observe, and secure microservices with speed and reliability. This is a software‑centric engineering position where you’ll leverage your expertise in Python/Go, Terraform, and Kubernetes to create self‑service infrastructure and streamline automation. A key aspect of the role involves integrating and automating AWS managed security services, ensuring security is seamlessly built into the platform without compromising developer productivity. This is a hybrid position based out of our office in Mississauga, Ontario. Responsibilities Strengthen the configuration of security related aspects of the KUBRA HQ cloud platform environment with a focus on Kubernetes. Develop reusable Terraform modules and Kubernetes policies and templates that abstract cloud complexity. Enforce cluster‑wide security guard‑rails using Kyverno or OPA Gatekeeper policies, AWS IAM roles for ServiceAccounts, network policies, and Pod Security Standards. Automate policy testing, drift detection, and remediation through Git‑Ops pipelines so each upgrade or workload remains compliant. Automate build, test, and release workflows using CircleCI and ArgoCD; enforce policy as code and automated security scans. Support and improve IaC configurations for AWS managed services such as AWS WAF. Implement security findings pipelines using event‑driven automation to various security tools; collaborate with Security Operations on remediation runbooks. Engage with product teams to collect feedback and evolve the platform backlog; run demos, write RFCs, and maintain documentation. Champion best practices for resiliency, cost optimization, and minimal‑friction security. Implement security controls and best practices across CI/CD pipelines. Provide security guidance to product engineering teams building software applications in compliance with industry standards in public cloud environments. Collaborate with development teams to implement secure coding practices. Qualifications 4+ years in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Software Engineering with demonstrable coding experience in Go or Python. Deep expertise with Terraform and Git‑Ops workflows. Hands‑on operation of Kubernetes and AWS networking. Proven track record automating at least one AWS managed service. Experience building in or supporting highly‑regulated environments (SOC2, PCI‑DSS). Strong knowledge of Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Systems Security, and Security Automation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized, responsible, and able to handle pressure while focusing on results. Benefits Thriving award‑winning culture championing growth, diversity, and inclusion. Annual performance‑based bonuses. Generous benefit coverage with low premiums, Healthcare Spending Account, and Wellness Spending Account. RRSP matching. Paid vacation, sick days, and a paid day off for your birthday. Two paid volunteer days to support causes you care about. Free access to LinkedIn Learning and an education reimbursement program. Employee recognition programs and a free premium Headspace membership. Unlimited access to fully stocked beverage stations. Exclusive retail discounts at PerkoPolis. KUBRA is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request by emailing Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. Thank you to all applicants for their interest; only candidates under consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr