Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Role Overview

• Design and deploy platform services to improve infrastructure performance, security, and cost-efficiency
• Optimize existing platform services to efficiently handle core data workloads
• Collaborate with engineering, data, and product teams to advance platform capabilities
• Implement automation and operational improvements to enhance developer experience
• Ensure robust platform architecture through practical engineering solutions
• Participate in code review sessions to ensure the quality and security of code and configuration
• Triage and remediate alerts from service monitoring and security events
• Work within an Agile environment to streamline processes and increase productivity

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent
• Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Related Field
• 4-7 years Developing and deploying platform services with a focus on automation and operational excellence
• 4-7 years Collaborating with engineering, data, and product teams in an Agile environment to advance platform capabilities
• 4-7 years Optimizing infrastructure for performance, security, and cost-efficiency in a cloud environment
• Agile Methodologies
• Expertise in applying Agile practices and principles to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of software development projects.
• Technical Leadership
• Ability to lead platform engineering teams, providing technical guidance and support in a dynamic environment.
• Problem Solving
• Strong analytical skills to solve complex technical issues and optimize platform performance and security.
• Collaboration
• Effective in working cross-functionally with various teams to enhance platform capabilities and achieve business goals.
• Security
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles to safeguard platform integrity and data privacy.
• Cloud computing
• Knowledge of cloud services and architectures to support scalable and secure platform solutions, AWS highly preferred.
• Automation
• Skilled in automating processes to enhance platform efficiency and reduce manual workload
• Experience with any (2) of the following languages: Go, Java, Scala, Python, JavaScript

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• Java
• JavaScript
• Python
• Scala
• Go

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending account
• 401(k)
• employee stock grants
• employee stock purchase plan
• paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays
• paid parental and family leave
• family building benefits
• back-up care
• enhanced family support
• childcare subsidy
• tuition assistance
• college coaching
• short
• and long-term disability
• voluntary AD&D coverage
• voluntary accident coverage
• voluntary life insurance
• voluntary disability insurance
• voluntary long-term care insurance
• mobile service & home internet discounts
• pet insurance
• access to commuter and transit programs