Staff Platform Engineer | Service Mesh
Wellhub Brazil
Looking for a Hybrid Remote DevOps role? Staff Platform Engineer | Service Mesh at Wellhub is listed on Makely Remote Jobs as a Full-time opening based in Brazil (Worldwide). Review the role overview below, then apply on the employer’s original listing — Makely Remote Jobs does not process applications.
Role overview
At Wellhub (Permanent), in Brazil
Expires at: 2026-12-09
Remote policy: Full remote
Expires at: 2026-12-09
Remote policy: Full remote
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are hiring a Staff Platform Engineer in our Platform Engineering team in Brazil!
The mission is to help us build a global, secure, recoverable, and cost-efficient infrastructure that enables engineering teams to scale our product autonomously.
Platform Engineering builds tooling and automation to eliminate operational processes or drive them to as near zero as possible. We want to enable the most reliable, real-time logistics platform possible. We want the Wellhub technology stack to be completely autonomous but resilient and reliable.
We are continuously evaluating infrastructure-related operational processes, looking for opportunities to make it as frictionless as possible, and delivering intuitive and reliable tools for other teams to use in their daily activities. We strive to positively impact a large number of engineers in our organization throughout our deliveries.
You will have contact with the most popular and modern technologies in the cloud native industry such as Kubernetes, Crossplane, Kafka, AWS, Github Actions, ArgoCD, Hashicorp Vault, Istio, Prometheus, and Grafana. You will also be able to code in Golang, Ruby, or Python to build and maintain our products and tools.
YOUR IMPACT
We are hiring a Staff Platform Engineer in our Platform Engineering team in Brazil!
The mission is to help us build a global, secure, recoverable, and cost-efficient infrastructure that enables engineering teams to scale our product autonomously.
Platform Engineering builds tooling and automation to eliminate operational processes or drive them to as near zero as possible. We want to enable the most reliable, real-time logistics platform possible. We want the Wellhub technology stack to be completely autonomous but resilient and reliable.
We are continuously evaluating infrastructure-related operational processes, looking for opportunities to make it as frictionless as possible, and delivering intuitive and reliable tools for other teams to use in their daily activities. We strive to positively impact a large number of engineers in our organization throughout our deliveries.
You will have contact with the most popular and modern technologies in the cloud native industry such as Kubernetes, Crossplane, Kafka, AWS, Github Actions, ArgoCD, Hashicorp Vault, Istio, Prometheus, and Grafana. You will also be able to code in Golang, Ruby, or Python to build and maintain our products and tools.
YOUR IMPACT
- Help to build a global, secure, scalable, and cost-effective Cloud platform using Kubernetes in AWS.
- Develop and evolve Kubernetes operators and other cloud-native automation in Kubernetes.
- Build products and tools enabling engineering teams to create and maintain their cloud resources autonomously.
- Build from zero to hero the Istio Service Mesh multi-cluster global platform
- Improve observability, reliability, and cost awareness.
- Support engineering teams in the products and tools adoption.
- Participate in the definition of standards, RFCs (Request for Comments), guidelines, and best practices.
- Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life balance.
Main requirements
WHO YOU ARE
- Proven technical experience with AWS cloud services, Kubernetes, and software engineering.
- Proven technical experience with Istio Service Mesh
- Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and its ecosystem
- Solid knowledge of observability systems
- Experience with operator-managed Infrastructure as Code, preferably Crossplane or Kubernetes Operators.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and proven experience in identifying solutions for complex problems.
- Collaboration and learning-driven mindset;
- CNCF Kubernetes Certifications (e.g. CKA, CKS, or CKAD);
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Portuguese, both verbally and in writing
We recognize that individuals approach job applications differently. We strongly encourage all aspiring applicants to go for it, even if they don't match the job description 100%. We welcome your application and will be delighted to explore if you could be a great fit for our team. For this specific role, please note that prior experience in AWS, Kubernetes and Software Engineering are mandatory requirements.
Benefits & Perks
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We're a wellness company that is committed to the health and wellbeing of our employees. Our benefits include:
WELLHUB: We believe in our mission and encourage our employees and their families to take care of their wellbeing too. Access digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental health support, and more. You will receive the Gold plan at no cost, and other premium plans will be significantly discounted.
FITNESS: Additional fitness subsidy to access onsite gyms and fitness studios.
FLEXIBLE WORK: At Wellhub, flexibility fosters a happier, healthier, and more productive work environment for everyone. As a Flexible First company, we offer two work model options: flexible hybrid and full remote, and make the office a place for collaboration, community, and team building. The model for this role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. We offer all employees a home office stipend and a monthly flexible work allowance to help cover the costs of working from home.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: We understand that together, Wellhubbers and their leaders can make the best decisions for their own individual scopes. This includes flexibility to adjust their working hours based on their personal schedule, time zone, and business needs.
PAID TIME OFF: We know how important it is to take time away from work to recharge. Employees receive a minimum of 25 days paid holiday per year with an additional day for each year of tenure (up to 5) in addition to annual holidays (including an extra holiday on your birthday!).
PARENTAL LEAVE: Welcoming a new child is one of the most special moments in your life and we want our employees to take the time to be present and enjoy their growing family. We offer 100% paid parental leave to all new parents and extended maternity leave.
CAREER GROWTH: Outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development.
CULTURE: An exciting and supportive environment filled with passionate individuals from all over the world! You’ll partner with global colleagues and share in the success of a high-growth technology company disrupting the health and wellness space. Our value-based culture of trust, flexibility, and integrity makes this possible every day.
Diversity, Equity, and Belonging at Wellhub
We aim to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive space where everyone knows they belong.
Wellhub is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Staff Platform Engineer | Service Mesh at Wellhub a remote job?
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