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Staff Software Engineer - Cloud

Harness
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Cloud Engineering & DevOps
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, site reliability engineering, or related roles
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-native services
  • Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform)
  • Experience with SRE principles, including error budgets, SLIs, SLOs, and incident management
  • Strong knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, GCM)
Nice to have
  • Experience with AI-OPS
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
  • Experience with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS)
What the job really is

As a Staff Software Engineer at Harness, you will design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure, utilizing cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. Your role will involve implementing Site Reliability Engineering practices, developing infrastructure-as-code, and automating CI/CD pipelines. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive operational excellence in cloud services.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
  • Quarterly Harness TGIF-Off / 4 days
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team-building events
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant responsibility and influence over engineering standards
  • Fast-paced environment may require adaptability and strong collaboration skills
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