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SeniorPlatformEngineer-Backstage
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“Senior Platform Engineer - Backstage at Referrals Only. Skills: Platform Engineering, Developer Experience, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS), Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD, DevOps, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC). design, develop, and optimize the platform infrastructure. enhance the Developer Experience by creating and improving tools, systems, and processes”
What You'll Achieve.
optimize the platform infrastructure that enables high-scale software delivery; enhancing the Developer Experience; ensuring automation and fast feedback loops; Ensure the platform meets high availability, reliability, and performance standards; Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for scalable resource management; improve DevOps and GitOps practices across the organization; Propose and execute platform optimization strategies, balancing cost and performance
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; focus on innovative and sustainable solutions; troubleshoot complex platform issues; perform root cause analysis
Advanced English is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Backstage framework experience (mandatory), Advanced proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e. g. Python, Go, or Bash), In-depth expertise in cloud platforms (AWS), including serverless and advanced networking, Deep understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration with platforms like EKS, Expert-level experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, NewRelic, etc, Advanced knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation, Proven ability to implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure aligned with best practices, expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and NoSQL databases, Extensive experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and GitOps automation practices, Advanced knowledge of performance tuning, cost optimization, and platform scaling, Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders, Proven leadership and mentoring abilities within cross-functional teams, problem-solving skills with a focus on innovative and sustainable solutions, Ability to take strategic ownership and drive continuous improvement initiatives, Proficiency in presenting technical recommendations with well-reasoned arguments, Advanced English is required
What You'll Do.
and optimize the platform infrastructure
enhance the Developer Experience by creating and improving tools
collaborate closely with teams
providing technical guidance and fostering best practices
take ownership of critical platform components
contribute significantly to strategic decisions
and management of scalable and secure platform infrastructure
Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Ensure the platform meets high availability
and performance standards
Troubleshoot complex platform issues
Manage and optimize containerized environments
Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Lead initiatives to improve DevOps and GitOps practices
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members
Propose and execute platform optimization strategies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate closely with teams; providing technical guidance; fostering best practices; Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members; influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders; leadership and mentoring abilities within cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication skills; capable of influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders; Proficiency in presenting technical recommendations with well-reasoned arguments
Process & Methodology
strategic ownership, drive continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
As Senior Platform Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize the platform infrastructure that enables high-scale software delivery. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the Developer Experience by creating and improving tools, systems, and processes. You will collaborate closely with teams, providing technical guidance and fostering best practices in automation, security, and scalability. As a senior engineer, you will take ownership of critical platform components and contribute significantly to strategic decisions, ensuring alignment with both business and technical objectives. Job responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure platform infrastructure. Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automation and fast feedback loops. Ensure the platform meets high availability, reliability, and performance standards. Troubleshoot complex platform issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions. Manage and optimize containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and orchestration tools. Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for scalable resource management. Lead initiatives to improve DevOps and GitOps practices across the organization. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members. Propose and execute platform optimization strategies, balancing cost and performance. Job qualifications Technical Skills Backstage framework experience (mandatory) Advanced proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e. g. Python, Go, or Bash). In-depth expertise in cloud platforms (AWS), including serverless and advanced networking. Deep understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration with platforms like EKS. Expert-level experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, NewRelic, etc Advanced knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Proven ability to implement secure, scalabl
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