Cloud Platform Engineer Manager Shenzhen, China Regular Engineering & IT 2026.10.22

Traveloka

Join Traveloka and channel your passion into a rewarding careerCloud Platform Engineer ManagerJob Posting Date2026.10.22Job TypeRegularTeamEngineering & ITLocationShenzhen, ChinaApply NowAbout TravelokaTraveloka is Southeast Asia’s leading all-in-one travel platform connecting millions globally with trusted, world-class experiences. With over 140 million app downloads and more than 40 million monthly active users, Traveloka stands as one of the most popular travel apps in the region.

Job DescriptionJob ID: MJ000292Job DescriptionThe Senior Cloud Platform Engineer role is the deepest technical authority on a major area of Traveloka's cloud platform; owning the reliability, architecture, and cost decisions that shape how the wider engineering organization builds and operates. As an independent contributor, you'll drive large-scale infrastructure programs end-to-end, from technical roadmap to execution, with minimal need for oversight.

You'll partner closely with the Cloud Platform Engineering team and engineering leaders across the organization to raise the bar on reliability, automation, and operational excellence. What You'll DoDefine and drive roadmap to migrate from non-K8s-based infrastructure to K8s-based one across public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or AliCloud).Maintain multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters across public cloud platforms and regions.

Maintain cloud infrastructure using TerraformBuild platform-grade automation and self-service tools to simplify application deployment, incorporating AI-assisted workflows where they genuinely accelerate delivery without compromising verification rigor. Own technical decisions (e.g. reliability, scalability, security, and cost efficiency) for a major platform domain, and drive continuous improvement in IaC, observability and cost efficiencyLead the most severe, cross-cutting incident responses as senior technical commander, and own systemic fixes through to completion.

Identify systemic weaknesses across the platform (e.g. architectural, operational, or cost-related) and lead the cross-functional programs that fix them for good. Communicate technical trade-offs and risk clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to support fast, informed decisions.

What You'll Bring

Core Capabilities8+ years in Cloud Engineering, with at least 5 years deeply focused on production Kubernetes.3+ years in team management. Mastery of Helm, CNI plugins (Cilium/Calico), Service Meshes (Istio), and K8s Operator development. Deep knowledge and hands-on expertise of cloud-native services (e.g., AWS EKS, AliCloud ACK, etc.) and multi-region deployment.

Strong grounding in distributed systems failure modes, capacity planning, and operational architecture. Strong scripting and automation skills in Go or Python. Extensive Terraform/IaC experience, with a track record of setting standards other teams operate by.

Practical experience applying AI-assisted tooling to engineering workflows (e.g., automation, triage, incident response), with the judgment to know where it accelerates work versus where it introduces risk. Proven ability to lead major incident responses for high-traffic, consumer-facing systems. The ability to mentor and raise the technical bar for junior and mid-level engineers through design reviews, pairing, and post-mortem write-ups.

Excellent written and verbal communication in English; able to defend technical and cost trade-offs with data. Comfortable operating independently, with minimal supervision, across distributed teams. What Makes You Stand OutYou've architected and implemented a migration to K8s based infrastructure serving an internet scale of traffic.

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) is highly desirableBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Active involvement in Cloud/K8s/DevOps communities, conferences, or open-source contributions. Similar JobsSenior Development Engineer in Test2026.09.02RegularEngineering & ITShenzhen, ChinaSenior Developer Platform Engineer2026.08.21RegularEngineering & ITShenzhen, ChinaSenior Developer Platform Engineer2026.09.14RegularEngineering & ITShenzhen, China资深安卓开发工程师/Senior Android Engineer2026.07.30RegularEngineering & ITShenzhen, ChinaSenior iOS Engineer2026.10.16RegularEngineering & ITShenzhen, ChinaAt Traveloka, we firmly believe in equal opportunities for all because diversity drives creativity and excellence.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for opportunities with us. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications and merit in accordance with a fair and transparent process, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, military service, or any other aspect of diversity. Join us in our mission to transform the travel industry and embrace the values that drive us to innovate and serve customers worldwide.

Be advised that Traveloka maintains a structured recruitment process and does not entertain unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement or referral fees in the event that Traveloka eventually employs such candidate. Hence, we will not assume responsibility for any fees incurred for candidates hired through unrequested resumes.

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