DevOps / Cloud Engineer – Backstage Expert (React)

Blankfactor specializes in delivering cutting-edge digital solutions for innovative companies in fintech and enterprise technology. They are seeking a DevOps / Cloud Engineer with strong Backstage experience to design, implement, and evolve Backstage as an internal developer platform, enabling self-service infrastructure and improving developer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain Backstage as an internal developer platform
• Customize and extend Backstage plugins using React
• Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to integrate Backstage with CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and internal tools
• Define best practices for developer experience, service cataloging, documentation, and automation
• Work closely with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) to ensure scalable and secure deployments
• Support infrastructure as code initiatives (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve onboarding, observability, and operational efficiency
• Act as a subject-matter expert for Backstage within the organization

Requirements:

• Proven experience working with Backstage (hands-on, production-level)
• Strong background as a DevOps Engineer or Cloud Engineer
• Solid experience with React for frontend customization and plugin development
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred, but GCP/Azure acceptable)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in distributed teams
• Experience in fintech or enterprise-scale platforms
• Familiarity with service catalogs, developer portals, and platform engineering concepts
• Experience mentoring or guiding teams on DevOps and platform best practices