Porter : Creating Impactful Journeys
At Porter, we're not just passionate about improving productivity; we're on a vision to Moving a billion dreams one delivery at a time. We empower businesses, both large and small, to optimize their operations and unleash unprecedented growth in their core functions. Join us in pioneering the future of last-mile logistics, one that's poised to disrupt the industry and redefine the way we think about transportation.
Why Porter?
- Industry Leadership : As the fastest-growing leader in last-mile logistics, we have a pan-India and International presence with operations spanning multiple cities. With a fleet size exceeding 750k driver partners and 15 million customers. Porter is at the forefront of this dynamic and rapidly expanding sector.
- Cutting-Edge Technology : Our industry-best technology platform has garnered over $150 million in investments from renowned backers, including Sequoia Capital, Kae Capital, Mahindra Group, LGT Aspada, Tiger Global, and Vitruvian Partners. We leverage technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and unparalleled service.
- Ambitious : We're not just solving problems; we're addressing a massive challenge and going after a market with a valuation surpassing $50 billion USD. Our ambition extends beyond last-mile delivery; we aim to disrupt all facets of logistics, including warehousing and LTL transportation.
- Thriving Community : Join a community of passionate individuals who are committed to doing the best work of their lives. At Porter, we value the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and embracing challenges head-on.
Be a Part of Something Extraordinary :
If you're ready to make an impact, be at the forefront of innovation, and embrace the challenges and opportunities of a fast-paced work environment, Porter is the place for you. We're not just building a brand; we're creating a household name in transportation. Join us and be part of the revolution – where every day is an opportunity to redefine what's possible.
If you are ready to make a significant impact and shape the future of Porter, apply now and be part of our exciting journey!
Tech Lead
Overview
As a Cloud Infrastructure Tech Lead with a security lens at Porter , you will lead initiatives that strengthen our internal cloud platform with embedded best practices for reliability, security, observability, and developer efficiency.
You will be a key contributor to building a cloud-native foundation for scale, performance, and automation. You’ll work closely with cloud, platform, InfoSec, and application teams to shape systems that are not only resilient and performant but also secure by design.
Responsibilities
Cloud Platform Ownership Architect, implement, and scale infrastructure for high availability, reliability, cost-efficiency, and operational ease using AWS (GCP is a plus).Drive adoption of platform engineering principles—self-service tooling, internal platforms, and reusable infrastructure modules.DevSecOps & Automation Embed security, compliance, and observability guardrails into CI / CD pipelines and IaC workflows using tools like GitHub Actions, Argo CD, and Terraform.Build automation around IAM hygiene, image scanning, access control reviews, and vulnerability remediation.Infrastructure as Code & Governance Define and maintain reusable Terraform modules and enforce infrastructure baselines via policy-as-code frameworks (OPA / Sentinel).Ensure tagging, audit logging, and cost allocation practices are consistently followed across environments.Incident Readiness & Observability Implement infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and self-healing systems using Datadog, Prometheus, or equivalent tools.Lead infrastructure-related incident response, root cause analysis, and drive reliability improvements.Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with InfoSec and application teams to align infra strategy with product and business goals.Translate business and security requirements into infrastructure design and operational controls.Team Leadership Lead and mentor a team of cloud and DevSecOps engineers. Own team planning, execution, and performance reviews.Foster a culture of ownership, platform thinking, and continuous learning.Preferred Technologies
Cloud Platforms : AWS, GCP (preferred)IaC & GitOps : Terraform (required), OPA / Sentinel, ArgoCD, GitHub ActionsLanguages : Python, BashContainers & Orchestration : Docker, KubernetesMonitoring & Logging : Datadog, Loki, Grafana, PrometheusSecurity & Compliance (Good to have) : PingSafe, Prisma Cloud, WAF (CloudFlare / Akamai), IDS / IPS, EDR, SAST / DAST toolsRequirements
8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, or DevOps roles.1–3 years in a team leadership or tech lead capacity, guiding execution and mentoring engineers.Deep expertise in AWS infrastructure design, scaling, IAM, and network configuration.Experience building CI / CD pipelines with integrated testing, security, and release automation.Strong understanding of Linux systems, container security, and secure networking practices.Proficiency in writing and maintaining infrastructure as code with Terraform.Experience driving platform adoption and internal tooling adoption across engineering teams.Familiarity with compliance-aware infrastructure and audit readiness (SOC2, HIPAA, etc.) is a plus.Experience integrating security tools and practices into infrastructure workflows is a plus