Staff Engineer, Cloud and Platform Engineering

Company Summary
DISH Network Technologies India Pvt. Ltd is a technology subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation. Our organization is at the forefront of technology, serving as a disruptive force and driving innovation and value on behalf of our customers.
Our product portfolio includes Boost Mobile (consumer wireless), Boost Mobile Network (5G connectivity), DISH TV (Direct Broadcast Satellite), Sling TV (Over The Top service provider), OnTech (smart home services), Hughes (global satellite connectivity solutions) and Hughesnet (satellite internet).
Our facilities in India are some of EchoStar's largest development centers outside the U.S. As a hub for technological convergence, our engineering talent is a catalyst for innovation in multimedia network and communications development.
Department Summary
Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior or Principal Platform Engineer with a strong background in AWS cloud operations, Automation, Cloud Architecture, DevOps, and Security practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), leveraging tools like GitLab, CloudFormation, Ansible, and/or Terraform to manage scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environments. AWS certifications are highly desirable, showcasing proficiency and commitment to cloud excellence .
Location: Bangalore
Experience Level: 10-15 years
Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Operations & Architecture
• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructures.
• Suggest and architect optimization strategies for large scale EKS platforms.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, cost, and scalability.
• Develop and enforce best practices for cloud usage, monitoring, and incident management.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Build and maintain automated infrastructure using tools such as Terraform , CloudFormation , Ansible , and GitLab CI/CD .
• Write reusable, maintainable, and well-documented IaC templates.
• Platform Engineering
• Develop, automate, and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration processes.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure high system availability.
• Security and Compliance
• Ensure cloud infrastructure adheres to security best practices and compliance standards.
• Implement identity and access management (IAM) policies, encryption mechanisms, and vulnerability assessments.
• Drive security incident management and response in AWS environments.
• Collaboration and Leadership
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and InfoSec , IT to deliver cloud solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices in cloud operations and DevOps.
• Stay updated with the latest AWS services, trends, and best practices.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

• AWS Expertise
• Deep understanding of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, etc.
• Proven track record in designing, deploying, and managing production workloads on AWS.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Extensive hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Expertise in automating infrastructure deployment and scaling.
• DevOps and CI/CD
• Strong proficiency in GitLab and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Security and Compliance
• Knowledge of AWS security services and practices, including IAM, KMS, security groups, and NACLs.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR) and tools like AWS Config or Trusted Advisor
• General Skills
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Hands on development experience in Go/NodeJS is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational Qualification
• Engineering / Masters in Information, Computer, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Certifications:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate).
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty.
• CKA/CKAD
• Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Dynatrace.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase
• Term Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Training Reimbursement
• Gratuity
• Mobile and Internet Reimbursement
• Team Outings