Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – Scalable Platform & Customer Support Solutions at arenaflex – $35/hr

About arenaflex – Pioneering the Future of Digital Entertainment

arenaflex is a leading streaming and digital entertainment platform that has transformed how millions of users across India and beyond experience movies, live sports, and premium television content. With a library exceeding 100,000 hours of programming in 18 languages, arenaflex delivers a seamless, high‑performance viewing experience to a diverse audience. Our mission‑driven culture places the customer at the heart of everything we do, and we are constantly seeking top‑tier talent to power the next generation of cloud‑native infrastructure that supports our massive, globally‑distributed user base.

Position Overview – Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

We are looking for a visionary Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join arenaflex’s Infrastructure Team. In this role you will architect, build, and operate adaptable, cloud‑native platforms with a strong focus on customer‑facing services. You will lead the design of highly reliable, scalable systems, mentor a growing team of engineers, and drive best‑in‑class practices across the organization. This is a hands‑on technical leadership position that blends deep engineering expertise with strategic influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Architecture & Delivery: Design and implement robust, multi‑region cloud architectures that meet stringent latency, reliability, and uptime requirements for high‑traffic events.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Governance: Establish and enforce IaC standards, ensuring code‑first infrastructure management is extensible, secure, and maintainable at scale.
• Service & Performance Benchmarks: Define performance metrics, set service‑level objectives (SLOs), and continuously monitor system health to guarantee a resilient platform.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Guide a team of junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering a culture of learning, code quality, and continuous improvement.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, security, data, and operations teams to translate business requirements into reliable engineering solutions.
• Incident Management & Root‑Cause Analysis: Lead post‑mortem investigations, drive corrective actions, and champion proactive reliability engineering.
• Tooling & Automation: Build and maintain automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and observability stacks that empower development teams to ship rapidly and safely.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Produce clear, concise documentation and architectural diagrams that serve as reference points for internal stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing and operating large‑scale cloud infrastructure, preferably in a consumer‑facing environment.
• Deep expertise with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and modern cloud‑native tooling (e.g., Helm, Argo CD, Terraform, Pulumi).
• Proficiency in at least one high‑level programming language (Go, Python, Java, or C#) and strong scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell).
• Extensive experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, etc.) and a solid understanding of networking, security groups, and IAM policies.
• Demonstrated success implementing Infrastructure as Code at enterprise scale, managing dozens of services across multiple teams.
• Solid background in Linux system administration, including performance tuning, kernel parameters, and network stack configuration.
• Track record of producing high‑quality technical documentation with an emphasis on clarity and brevity.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, with a data‑driven approach to troubleshooting and capacity planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi‑cloud or hybrid cloud environments (e.g., Azure, GCP) and the ability to design cloud‑agnostic solutions.
• Familiarity with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) and observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Background in building and operating streaming or media delivery pipelines, including CDN integration.
• Prior experience leading a distributed engineering team and driving cultural change toward DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical roadmaps with business objectives and anticipate future scaling challenges.
• Communication: Clear articulation of complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across product, security, data, and operations teams.
• Leadership: Passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering talent.
• Adaptability: Comfortable thriving in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment with evolving priorities.
• Quality Focus: Commitment to writing clean, testable code and championing best practices in code review and CI/CD.

Career Growth & Learning Opportunities

At arenaflex, we invest heavily in the professional development of our engineers. As a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer you will have access to:

• Mentorship from industry veterans and opportunities to lead high‑visibility projects.
• Sponsored certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, etc.).
• Regular internal tech talks, hackathons, and knowledge‑sharing sessions.
• Pathways to senior technical leadership roles such as Principal Engineer, Cloud Architecture Director, or VP of Platform Engineering.
• Cross‑functional rotation programs that broaden exposure to product, data science, and security domains.

Work Environment & Culture at arenaflex

arenaflex fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative workplace. Our culture is built on:

• Customer‑Centricity: Every decision is guided by the goal of delivering an exceptional user experience.
• Innovation: We encourage experimentation, rapid prototyping, and the adoption of cutting‑edge technologies.
• Diversity & Inclusion: A diverse workforce that reflects our global audience, with employee resource groups and inclusive policies.
• Work‑Life Balance: Flexible working hours, remote‑work options, and generous paid time off.
• Recognition: Regular performance reviews, peer‑recognition programs, and awards for outstanding contributions.

Compensation, Perks & Benefits

While the base hourly rate for this role is $35 per hour, arenaflex offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Performance‑based bonuses and annual salary reviews.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans with employer contributions.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Generous parental leave and family‑friendly policies.
• Employee stock purchase program and equity grants for eligible staff.
• Professional development stipend, conference attendance budget, and access to online learning platforms.
• On‑site wellness facilities, subsidized meals, and transportation allowances.

Why Join arenaflex?

If you are passionate about building world‑class cloud platforms that power millions of happy viewers, thrive in a fast‑moving environment, and want to mentor the next generation of engineers, arenaflex is the place to accelerate your career. You will be part of a mission‑driven organization that values technical excellence, creativity, and a relentless focus on the customer.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of digital entertainment at arenaflex. Apply today and become a key contributor to a platform that millions rely on for their daily entertainment.

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