Design and implement cloud automation and platform architecture to migrate monolithic Rails apps to containerized microservices on EKS/AKS. Build tooling with Terraform, Ruby, YAML and scripting, drive AWS platform initiatives, ensure observability with New Relic, and mentor junior engineers to improve cloud operations and SRE capabilities.
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🔹 Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.
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🔹 Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.
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The Impact of a Cloud Software Engineer at Coupa:
If you are passionate about new technologies, have a strong technical background and you are looking for an environment where you can continuously expand your knowledge, you are the right fit for this role. At Coupa, the “Product Platform Team” is looking for an engineer who is ready to constantly question the status quo with a mixture of system design, code development, deployment, automation, networking, and more.As a “Lead Cloud Software Engineering”, you will play a crucial role in the development of solutions for our Enterprise platform.You will be developing applications that provide self-service and increased efficiency to a diverse group of internal customers across Cloud Operations, Engineering, Customer Success & Support, and Customer Value Management. When you are successful you will significantly accelerate the ability of our teams to better serve our customers.Coupa operates an open and autonomous work culture, where team members are challenged and critical thinking is encouraged. We operate an inverted organization structure, meaning we support our employees, not manage them. This is core to our culture and we do everything we can to foster an entrepreneurial spirit within our team as we strive for personal and organizational excellence.
What You’ll Do:
- Architect automation for container environments and lead the transition of microservices into our EKS/AKS golden platform
- Facilitate the migration of monolithic Ruby on Rails applications toward containerized infrastructures on EKS/AKS
- Engage in the evaluation and design of emerging tools, methodologies, and technical innovations
- Develop and refine the architecture and delivery mechanisms of our Cloud platform
- Engineer advanced tools using Terraform, Ruby, YAML, and various scripting languages to evolve our operational capabilities
- Direct AWS platform design initiatives in collaboration with Cloud and Application Architecture teams
- Ensure high service observability for AWS-hosted applications through New Relic and similar frameworks
- Mentor and Coach Junior Resources.
What you will bring to Coupa:
- 6-8 years of experience in Cloud Operations Support / SRE
- A critical thinker, resourceful, problem-solver who has a passion for applying technology to make work life better
- Experience with Cloud/SaaS architecture using AWS/Azure/GCP Platform a must
- Ability to Work Independently on Complex Projects.
- Willing to Go Above and Beyond to Support team.
- Experience with one of the programming languages like Ruby, Python, or any object-oriented programming language or scripting skills
- Experience in problem-solving and analyzing global scale distributed systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being . We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:
Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)
- Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
- Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
- Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
- Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .
Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.
Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, or evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.
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