Job Description

Who are we?

Checkmarx is the leader in application security and ensures that enterprises worldwide can secure their application development from code to cloud. Our consolidated platform and services address the needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO, while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe it's not just about finding risk, but remediating it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders. We are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, which includes 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies including Siemens, Airbus, SalesForce, Stellantis, Adidas, Wal-Mart and Sanofi.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer to join the Checkmarx Engineering group. In this role, you will take part in maintaining and optimizing our large-scale cloud-based SaaS platform, ensuring stability, reliability, and operational excellence.

You will work closely with multiple engineering teams to maintain platform health, investigate system behavior, and improve resilience across our cloud infrastructure. The role involves hands-on interaction with modern cloud-native technologies and production-grade systems.

You will gain practical experience with technologies such as Kubernetes (K8s), cloud infrastructure platforms, and advanced observability tools. This position offers strong exposure to real-world distributed systems and provides opportunities to deepen your automation and scripting skills.

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, DevOps, SRE, or similar hands-on technical roles (including relevant internships)
Availability to work in a rotational shift schedule, including night shifts (12 AM–8 AM IST), and weekend rotations as part of a global platform support model
Basic hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and containerized workloads (deployment, logs, troubleshooting fundamentals)
Familiarity with at least one cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and core infrastructure concepts (compute, networking, storage)
Exposure to observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus, or similar platforms
Understanding of cloud production systems and eagerness to grow within reliability and incident management practices
Basic troubleshooting capabilities and curiosity about distributed systems architecture
Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Bash, Python, or similar)
Solid Linux fundamentals (processes, logs, networking basics)
Fluent English and strong teamwork skills
BSc in Computer Science or equivalent – Must

What we have to offer:

Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, great work-life balance, as well as great benefits and perks throughout the year. Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.