Platform Engineering Lead

Deckers•Goleta, CA

9h•$150,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Step into a pivotal role as Platform Engineering Lead, where you’ll be the driving force behind the reliability, security, and scalability of Deckers’ cloud infrastructure. You’ll own the delivery and operational support of our AWS platform, championing infrastructure as code, automation, and best-in-class DevOps practices. Your expertise will empower our teams to innovate, collaborate, and deliver stable platform services that fuel business growth and exceptional customer experiences We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of hands-on AWS cloud infrastructure experience
2+ years in a lead or senior engineering role with demonstrated ownership of infrastructure deliverables
Hands-on experience with AWS services including Redshift, S3, IAM, VPC, subnets, CloudFormation, and EC2
Strong knowledge of Terraform with ability to read, understand, and debug existing code
Basic knowledge of GitLab and version control systems
Demonstrated ability to take ownership and deliver results independently with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across cloud infrastructure, networking, IAM, and CI/CD systems
Ability to balance operational support with proactive improvements and automation
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and runbook creation
Strong ownership mindset and accountability for production stability and delivery commitments
Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple concurrent infrastructure tasks

Nice To Haves

Relevant AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator are a plus
Basic familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services
Experience developing new Terraform modules and configurations
Experience with Boto3 (AWS SDK for Python) and Python scripting/automation
Proficiency with AWS CLI

Responsibilities

Support and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure across EC2, S3, Redshift, IAM, VPC, subnets, and networking components
Troubleshoot and debug infrastructure as code in CloudFormation and Terraform, enhancing and correcting configurations
Manage DevOps operations including CI/CD pipeline automation and deployment troubleshooting
Implement and uphold security best practices, including identity and access management, least privilege, and secure configuration standards
Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization, cost, and performance, recommending improvements for reliability and efficiency
Take ownership of infrastructure tasks, driving them to completion with clear communication of status and risks
Proactively resolve infrastructure issues, including incident response, root cause analysis, and preventive actions
Document infrastructure configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks to boost team effectiveness and reduce risk
Provide occasional support for GCP-based infrastructure and services
Collaborate with engineering, security, and IT partners to deliver stable platform capabilities and enhance developer experience