Platform Engineer (Edge / Docker / IIoT)
Portainer.io·Bessemer (Consider)
IndiaPlatform EngineerPosted Jul 3, 2026
ApplyPlatform Engineer (Edge / Docker / IIoT)RemoteEngineeringFull timeIndiaShare this job DescriptionWe're looking for a Edge Platform Engineer to help operate and modernize one of the world's largest industrial edge computing deployments.You'll work with a fleet of more than 100,000 connected edge devices running Docker-based applications in challenging real-world environments where connectivity is intermittent, bandwidth is constrained, and devices may remain offline for extended periods.This role combines Docker platform engineering, edge computing, networking, deployment automation, troubleshooting, and customer collaboration. You'll work directly with enterprise customers and our engineering team to solve complex operational problems at scale.If you've worked with industrial IoT, edge gateways, manufacturing systems, mining, energy, transportation, or other distributed edge environments, we'd love to hear from you.RequirementsWhat We're Looking ForRequiredStrong commercial experience with Docker and Docker Compose.Experience supporting Linux systems in production.Experience deploying applications to remote or distributed edge environments.Experience operating systems across unreliable, high-latency, or bandwidth-constrained networks.Strong understanding of container networking.Experience troubleshooting production systems remotely.Familiarity with container image optimization and multi-stage Docker builds.Strong Linux troubleshooting skills.Excellent customer communication skills.Highly DesirableExperience with one or more of:IoT, Industrial IoT (IIoT)IoT gatewaysEdge ComputingManufacturing automationConnected vehiclesMiningEnergyOil & GasUtilitiesRetail edge deploymentsSmart factoriesIndustrial networkingExperience with:Docker SwarmPortainerMQTTOPC-UAModbusEdge gatewaysVPN technologiesReverse proxiesmTLSEmbedded LinuxARM devicesSystemdShell scriptingWhat Makes Someone SuccessfulYou'll thrive if you enjoy solving problems like:Why didn't a remote device receive its update?How do we safely update 100,000 devices without disrupting production?How can we reduce a 900MB update to 40MB?What happens when a device reconnects after being offline for three months?How do we deploy software across satellite or cellular networks with limited bandwidth?How do we detect unhealthy applications running on remote industrial gateways?Nice to HaveKubernetes knowledgeCI/CD experienceInfrastructure automationMonitoring and observabilityGitHub ActionsPython or Go development experienceBenefitsWhy Join Us?You'll work on real-world engineering problems that exist at massive scale:100,000+ edge devicesGlobal industrial deploymentsLarge enterprise customersModern container technologiesDirect collaboration with product engineeringOpportunity to influence future platform capabilitiesApply for this jobThis website uses cookies to improve user’s experience, personalise ads and analyse traffic. You can accept all cookies, decline all optional cookies, or manage your cookie settings. To learn more, view our cookies policy.Cookies settingsAccept allDecline all