Platform Engineer at Valarian Technologies

Valarian Technologies is a dual-use technology firm dedicated to creating essential tools that protect our future against evolving global security threats. We look beyond traditional military boundaries to address asymmetric challenges that affect our economic stability, technological edge, and democratic institutions. Our primary focus is the development of Acra, a secure, infrastructure-agnostic platform designed to safeguard critical data for both government and commercial clients. Whether we are enhancing operational resiliency for mission-critical systems or establishing zero-trust environments for sensitive communications, our work is driven by a commitment to making a tangible, positive impact on the world. We operate as a global organization with high-performing, collaborative teams that prioritize innovation and reliability.

Key outcomes

• Design, build, and maintain the core platform infrastructure that empowers our engineering teams to deliver high-quality software at scale.
• Develop and manage automation, tools, and infrastructure to support continuous delivery and robust observability.
• Collaborate closely with our operations, security, and development teams to ensure our platform remains secure, scalable, and highly reliable.
• Improve resource utilization and streamline user workflows across our product development organization.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Go or Python.
• Demonstrated expertise in containerization and orchestration using tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience managing infrastructure as code with Terraform and GitOps methodologies.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, database technologies like PostgreSQL, and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex problems and communicate effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• A history of contributing to open-source projects is highly valued.

Preferred qualifications

• Practical experience with monitoring and logging solutions, specifically Prometheus.
• Knowledge of service mesh technologies and various distributed systems like Kafka.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary package complemented by equity compensation. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401k retirement savings options.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
• Support for hybrid work arrangements.
• Relocation assistance where applicable.

How to apply

If you are passionate about building secure, scalable infrastructure and want to contribute to our mission, we invite you to submit your application. We are an equal opportunity employer and evaluate all candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.