Lead Platform Engineer - DevSecOps (Remote, Anywhere From Pakistan, Remittance Salary)

Requirements:

• 7-8 years of proven experience in DevOps/Platform Engineering roles in enterprise environments.
• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Expert-level hands-on experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong background in software engineering with an ability to quickly understand and develop tools and systems.
• Solid experience in GitLab CI/CD, including creating secure and scalable pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with enterprise clients, especially from US/UK, handling high-pressure and complex requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead discussions, guide clients, and mentor teammates.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure automation and DevSecOps principles.
• Experience working in agile environments using JIRA or similar tools.
• Experience working with AWS (especially in migration or hybrid cloud scenarios).
• Understanding or hands-on experience with Rego and OPA (Open Policy Agent) for Policy-as-Code.
• Exposure to Wiz.io or other Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools.
• Knowledge of advanced security strategies and techniques in DevSecOps.
• Contributions to open-source or community-driven infrastructure/security projects.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure on Azure using Terraform.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, ensuring security is embedded throughout (shift-left security).
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Work closely with stakeholders and clients to understand infrastructure, security, and automation requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance and policy enforcement using infrastructure-as-code and, ideally, Rego or similar policy tools.
• Serve as a technical mentor, guiding junior engineers and ensuring DevSecOps best practices are followed.
• Drive the migration strategy and implementation from AWS to Azure, ensuring a smooth and secure transition.
• Automate infrastructure, application deployments, and monitoring setups using modern DevOps practices.
• Utilize CSPM tools like Wiz.io or equivalent to strengthen cloud posture and visibility.
• Manage work progress, tasks, and collaboration using JIRA or similar tools.
• Remain up-to-date with cloud security trends and help implement forward-thinking cloud security strategies.