As a Platform Engineer – Cloud & Security Automation, you will help build the infrastructure, guardrails, and automation that make KUBRA’s Internal Developer Platform secure, reliable, and easy to use. You’ll work with Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, and cloud security tooling to accelerate how teams build and ship services.
This role is ideal for engineers who have solid platform engineering fundamentals and want to grow deeper into Kubernetes, cloud security automation, and large-scale infrastructure design.
You will help strengthen the shared platform that powers KUBRA’s products, enabling teams to ship more confidently with built-in security and paved-path tooling. Your work reduces toil, improves resiliency, and strengthens our cloud foundation.
This is a hybrid position based out of our office in Tempe, Arizona.
How You’ll Contribute
- Build and support Terraform modules, Kubernetes manifests, and GitOps pipelines that power the platform and developer portal.
- Help implement security guardrails and automated controls across our cloud environments.
- Contribute to CI/CD workflows using any modern tooling (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.).
- Participate in platform demos, documentation, and cross-team collaboration.
- Partner with senior engineers to implement new platform capabilities and automation.
- Help implement Kubernetes security measures, such as network security
Strengths That Shine in This Role
- Exposure to GitOps (Argo CD, FluxCD, Spinnaker).
- Experience with any policy-as-code tool (Kyverno or Gatekeeper preferred).
- Familiarity with cloud-native security services in any major cloud provider.
- Knowledge of regulated environments (SOC2, PCI) helpful but not required.
- Curious and eager to learn.
- Strong fundamentals and willingness to dive deep in Kubernetes and security.
- Comfortable collaborating with teammates and asking questions.
- Bias for automation and proactive improvement.
Skills That Matter in This Role
- 2–4 years in Platform Engineering, SRE, DevOps, or Software Engineering.
- Coding experience in Python, Go, or another modern language.
- Practical Kubernetes experience (deployment, debugging, security fundamentals).
- Comfort with Terraform or other IaC tools.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Interest in growing skills in cloud security automation.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Thrive in an award-winning, innovation-driven culture that champions growth, embraces diversity, and fosters inclusion for all. See our awards →
- Earn competitive pay with annual performance-based bonuses that recognize your impact
- Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan featuring company matching
- Stay healthy with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA and FSA options
- Recharge with paid vacation and sick days — and a paid day off for your birthday
- Make an impact with two paid volunteer days to give back to your community
- Advance your skills with free access to LinkedIn Learning and our education reimbursement program
- Prioritize your mental health with a free premium Headspace membership
- Stay active with our on-site fitness center
- Refuel at fully stocked refreshment stations with complimentary drinks and snacks
- Enjoy exclusive perks with access to “Tickets at Work” discounts and memberships
Equal Employment Opportunity: KUBRA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request by emailing [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
While we value the skills and experiences listed in our job requirements, we also recognize that talent comes in many forms, and welcome applications from candidates who meet most but not all specified requirements. If you possess a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic work environment, apply now!
KUBRA is a fast-growing company that delivers customer communications solutions to some of the largest utility, insurance, and government entities across North America. KUBRA offers billing and payments, mapping, mobile apps, proactive communications, and artificial intelligence solutions for customers. With more than 1.5 billion customer interactions annually, KUBRA services reach over 40% of households in the U.S. and Canada. KUBRA is an operating subsidiary of Hearst.
Our office is small enough to allow creative individuals to flourish, yet large enough to provide long-term stability. We place a tremendous amount of responsibility on our team members to be productive, focused and self-motivated. We offer a casual work environment, competitive compensation and a stellar benefits program.
KUBRA does not typically provide immigration-related assistance, including employment-based work visa (e.g. H-1B) sponsorship, work permit applications and extensions, permanent residence (green card) sponsorship, LMIA applications or permanent residency nominations. Candidates must ensure they have legal authorization to work in the U.S/ Canada. All sponsorship determinations are case by case based on business need.
