Global Head of Platforms (DevOps)

Organisation That Scaled a System Globally

An organisation that has successfully scaled a system from a single region to a global level typically leverages a variety of tools and technologies. Below are key components of their tech stack:

Cloud

Utilizing cloud services is essential for scalability. Commonly used cloud platforms include:

• AWS
• Azure

Other tools in this category may include:

• Github
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Terraform

Application Platform

For application deployment and management at scale, organisations often rely on the following:

• Kubernetes (AWS EKS)
• Helm
• Docker
• Docker Compose

Observability

Monitoring and observability are crucial components of a global system. These tools help track and analyze system performance:

• EFK stack
• Prometheus
• Jaeger / Open Telemetry
• Grafana

Persistence

Data storage and retrieval are key aspects of a system's architecture. Popular persistence technologies include:

• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB
• Redis
• Elasticsearch
• Kafka

Other Tools and Technologies

In addition to the above, organisations may also make use of:

• AWS CodeBuild
• Airflow
• Python
• Node.js
• Go