
AWS Tech Lead - Platform Operations
FullTimeUSD 90,000 – 220,000 per year (estimated)javascriptfull-timesecuritycybersecuritynodedevopsnodejsawsgcpazureremoteci-cdkubernetesdockerapimicroservicespython

AWS Tech Lead - Platform Operations

AWS Tech Lead - Platform Operations
Supabase
About Supabase
Supabase is the Postgres development platform, built by developers for developers. We provide a complete backend solution including Database, Auth, Storage, Edge Functions, Realtime, and Vector Search. All services are deeply integrated and designed for growth.
About the Role
We're looking for an AWS tech lead to join our Platform Ops team and lead the architecture, governance, and operational foundations of our AWS environment, ensuring teams can build and operate securely, efficiently, and consistently at scale.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in async, fast-paced environments and is excited about building developer tools that scale to millions.
What You'll Be Responsible for
- Maintain and improve our AWS organizational architecture (Organizations, SCPs, SSO, IAM)
- Define and maintain reusable infrastructure standards and patterns, improving operational excellence across teams
- Implement preventive and detective controls across the AWS estate, working closely with our Security department
- Create financial visibility and enforce resource ownership, working closely with out FinOps department
You Might Be a Good Fit If You
- Have 4+ years of experience maintaining and implementing AWS architecture through Infrastructure as Code
- Have 2+ years of technically leading a cloud foundations team focused on AWS, in a high-velocity startup (Tech Lead, Architect, Principal or similar title)
- Are comfortable working with Pulumi (TypeScript), Terraform, Kubernetes
- Communicate clearly across both technical and non-technical audiences
- Have experience in async or globally distributed teams
- Are energized by solving real-world problems for developers and platform teams
- Are comfortable navigating ambiguity and moving quickly
What We Offer
- Fully Remote
- ESOP
- Tech Allowance
- Health Benefits
- Annual Off-Sites
- Flexible Work
- Professional Development
About the Team
- 280+ team members
- 55+ countries
- 20+ languages spoken
- $500M raised
- 500,000+ community members
Hiring Process
- We keep things simple, async-friendly, and respectful of your time: 1. Apply – Our team will review your application. 2. Intro Call – A short video chat to get to know each other. 3. Interviews – Up to four calls with:
- Future teammates
- Someone cross-functional from product, growth, or engineering (depending on the role)
- Someone from our leadership/founding team 4. Decision – We may follow up with a final question or go straight to offer. All communication is remote and we aim to move fast.




