Staff Engineer – Platform Engineering

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. Formulate the technical strategy defining the Platform Engineering team roadmap .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $186,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and implementing platform solutions, with a strong focus on CI/CD practices, AWS Cloud infrastructure, and Infrastructure as Code methodologies. Proven ability to lead technical projects, mentor team members, and make critical technical decisions that impact cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CI/CD Engineering PracticesAWS Cloud InfrastructureKubernetes Platform ExperienceInfrastructure as Code (IaC) with TerraformProgramming/Scripting Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, Shell

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Hard Skills

CI/CD Engineering PracticesAWS Cloud InfrastructureKubernetes Platform ExperienceInfrastructure as Code (IaC)TerraformAWS CloudFormationProgramming Languages: PythonProgramming Languages: JavaProgramming Languages: JavaScriptShell Scripting

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborative Work

Tools & Technologies

HarnessGitLabArtifactoryDockerPodman

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectCertified Kubernetes AdministratorTerraform Authoring and Operations Professional

Industry Keywords

Platform EngineeringFinTechRisk ManagementData IntegrityTechnical Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerJavaJavaScriptKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Formulate the technical strategy defining the Platform Engineering team roadmap
Architect, design, build, implement, automate, and document platform solutions for engineering and product teams
Develop data platform infrastructure strategies for large, open-ended problems
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Platform Engineering team
Create technical strategies for broad or complex requirements extending beyond the Platform Engineering team
Lead technical architecture, design, prototyping, and implementation supporting Platform Engineering and overall technology strategy
Build cross-functional relationships with peers and within the Platform Engineering team
Participate in high-visibility technical projects from inception through implementation
Stay current with industry trends and innovations through continuing education and company-provided training
Mentor junior team members on techniques, tools, and best practices
Support the company’s risk management and protection of systems and data integrity and confidentiality
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 8 or more years of related industry experience
Strong understanding of CI/CD engineering practices
Strong experience with on-premise and AWS Cloud infrastructure
Experience with Kubernetes platform and orchestration
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and code management platforms, including Harness, GitLab, and Artifactory
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development experience with Terraform (HCP) and AWS CloudFormation
Experience with a major programming/scripting language: Python, Java, JavaScript, or Shell
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively
Ability to make critical technical tradeoff decisions with cross-team impact
Background and drug screen
Additional related education and/or work experience preferred
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field preferred
AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire
Docker or Podman experience preferred
Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification preferred
Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification preferred
FinTech experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive plan
Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans
Company contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health, and dependent care expenses
401(k) retirement plan with 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on the first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility
Flexible Time Off for exempt (salaried) employees
Generous PTO for non-exempt (hourly) employees
11 paid company holidays
Paid volunteer day
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Maven Family Planning support including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work
Company-provided training