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Principal Engineer - Core Cloud Platform

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Principal Engineer - Core Cloud Platform in Others

  • AlphaSense
  • Full time
  • Email
  • Helsinki, Finland

Responsibilities

  • Own the architectural roadmap for the cloud, Kubernetes, and storage platforms.
  • Own cloud-side configuration and the Helm chart layer for the Core Cloud Platform.
  • Build the cell registry and automate provisioning so new cells can be set up in days instead of weeks.
  • Design a reusable cross-cell gate mechanism as a standard checkpoint across cells.
  • Operate and evolve the cloud and Kubernetes platform, including data storage layers.
  • Standardize upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management across hundreds of clusters.
  • Improve infrastructure security, reliability, cost efficiency, and performance.
  • Promote platform standards, uniformity, self-service, and Build it - Own it workflows.
  • Build tooling and AI-powered integrations that reduce operational cognitive load.
  • Architect, design, and implement simple, maintainable solutions while leading technical initiatives.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience with Kubernetes, its components, containerization, and AWS cloud.
  • Proven experience running Kubernetes and cloud-based production SaaS systems at scale.
  • Experience operating Kubernetes as a large fleet with hundreds of clusters.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, and Elasticsearch data stores.
  • Strong operational and troubleshooting skills with Kubernetes, databases, and messaging systems.
  • Deep understanding of networking and production use of service meshes and gateways.
  • Experience separating infrastructure configuration from application code at scale.
  • Experience with cell-based, multi-tenant, or multi-region architectures.
  • Proficiency in Python and Golang.
  • Experience with highly performant CI/CD practices and agentic workflows.
  • Ability and desire to design, lead, influence, and deliver ambitious technical roadmaps.
  • Nice-to-have experience includes Vespa, automated end-to-end provisioning, large-fleet Kubernetes lifecycle management, and HashiCorp Vault or similar secret-management systems.

Benefits

  • Distributed company with flexible working arrangements; employees usually meet at the Helsinki office once a week.
  • Relocation support is available for single employees, couples, and families.
  • Private healthcare services through Terveystalo.
  • Two weeks of vacation granted up front, with the possibility of using additional days as they accrue.
  • Access to a gym room, gaming room, free parking near the office, mobile phone and plan, lunch benefit, home internet, remote-work equipment, and other benefits.
  • Career opportunities and training.

AlphaSense

AlphaSense is the technology behind the business world’s most important decisions – from Wall Street to boardrooms across every major industry. Trusted by over 6,500 leading companies – including 88% of the S&P 100, 80% of top global banks, and all 20 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical firms –...

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