Staff Engineer - Platform Engineering

KKR

Gurugram, India
On-site
14-17 years infrastructure engineering experience
Terraform infrastructure as code expertise
Kubernetes and containerization technologies
KKR is seeking a Staff Engineer for its Platform Engineering team in Gurugram, India, to architect and manage cloud and hybrid platforms that support investment operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud environments, and a proactive approach to security and compliance

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for architecting, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade cloud and hybrid platforms that support KKR's global operations.
  • The team partners closely with Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, and Risk teams to ensure platform stability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
  • This position requires strong technical leadership and the ability to manage complex infrastructure environments supporting high-performance financial and data workloads.

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Match Score: 85

KKR is seeking a Staff Engineer for its Platform Engineering team in Gurugram, India, to architect and manage cloud and hybrid platforms that support investment operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud environments, and a proactive approach to security and compliance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 14-17 years infrastructure engineering experience
  • Terraform Infrastructure as Code expertise
  • Kubernetes and containerization technologies
  • AWS Azure GCP cloud environment management
  • Secure CI/CD pipeline development
  • Zero-trust security architecture knowledge
  • Python Bash PowerShell scripting proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in financial services or private equity
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Mentorship and technical leadership abilities
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks
  • Proactive risk mitigation mindset
  • Global team collaboration experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 14-17 years of experience in infrastructure or platform engineering
  • Experience in highly regulated industries preferred

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