DNS Platform Engineer

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We were founded in 2010 with a dynamic and agile start-up spirit. The trust of around 30 million customers and 250,000 sellers has made us the first decacorn in Turkey. Our success is backed by renowned investors such as Alibaba, General Atlantic, Softbank, Princeville Capital and several sovereign wealth funds. In 2022, we opened our first dedicated international office in Berlin and expanded to Amsterdam, Luxembourg and London. And that's just the beginning!
Tech at the root
We believe that technology is the driver and e-commerce is the outcome. Thanks to the dedication of our team, we have become one of the top 5 e-commerce companies in EMEA and one of the fastest growing worldwide. We currently deliver over 1.5 million parcels daily to 27 countries.
Growth is in our DNA
As a young and dynamic company, we are constantly growing and expanding. With Trendyol Tech, one of the leading R&D centres, Trendyol Express, the fastest growing delivery network, Dolap, the largest platform for second-hand goods, and Trendyol Go, our instant food and grocery delivery service, we are gearing up to become the world's leading e-commerce platform.
Focused on positive impact
Our vision goes beyond business success. We strive to make a sustainable and positive impact on our customers, business partners, and society. By digitizing merchants and SMEs, helping businesses grow, and promoting women's economic empowerment, we are dedicated to creating a better future.
ABOUT THE TEAM
If you are a techie, you belong in our Technology Team that builds scalable, high-performance platforms for our customers using up-to-date and efficient technologies.
We are all working with the same purpose: To create a positive impact in our ecosystem by enabling commerce through technology.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and manage DNS platforms to ensure scalability, high availability, and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement a globally distributed DNS infrastructure that meets both business and technical requirements.
• Manage DNS traffic routing, load balancing, and failover strategies for ensuring uninterrupted DNS service.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to DNS performance, latency, and reliability, with a focus on DNS traffic management and security.
• Implement and manage DNS platforms using tools like dnsdist and PowerDNS, while being open to integrating other DNS technologies such as BIND, Unbound, or Knot DNS.
• Continuously monitor DNS performance and develop strategies for improvement using tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and specialized DNS monitoring solutions.
• Ensure the robustness of the platform by integrating fault-tolerant mechanisms and high-availability architectures.
• Automate DNS deployment and management processes using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Chef.
• Stay current with emerging DNS technologies and trends to recommend and implement improvements to the platform.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for DNS architecture, troubleshooting procedures, and operational workflows.

Qualities We Are Looking For

• Strong experience with DNS platforms and related technologies, particularly dnsdist and PowerDNS, with familiarity in alternatives like BIND, Unbound, or Knot DNS.
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Lua, Python, Bash, or Go, particularly for DNS management and automation.
• Hands-on experience with networking protocols (DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL) and tools for network troubleshooting (ping, dig, traceroute, netstat).
• Proficiency in version control (Git, GitLab) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Chef.
• A strong understanding of DNS security, caching strategies, and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with DNS over HTTPS (DoH), DNS over TLS (DoT), and DNSSEC implementations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on system reliability and performance.
• Passion for documentation and API management with experience working with both internal and third-party APIs.