Lead Platform Engineer

Job Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of robust, scalable platform modules, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.

• Drive the implementation of platform solutions, collaborating closely with platform engineers and cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones.

• Mentor and guide a team of platform engineers, fostering an environment of growth and continuous improvements.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating them into the platform to enhance functionality and user experience.

• Ensure the reliability and security of the platform through comprehensive testing and adherence to best practices.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to set technical strategy and goals for the platform engineering team.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in software or platform engineering, with at least 6 years in roles directly relevant to platform development and team leadership.

• Expertise in Python programming, with a solid foundation in writing clean, efficient, and scalable code.

• Proven experience in serverless application development, designing and implementing microservices, and working within event-driven architectures.

• Demonstrated experience in building and shipping high-quality SaaS platforms/applications on AWS, showcasing a portfolio of successful deployments.

• Comprehensive understanding of cloud computing concepts, AWS architectural best practices, and familiarity with a range of AWS services, including but not limited to Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to optimize complex systems for efficiency and scalability.

• Excellent communication skills, with a track record of effective collaboration with team members and successful engagement with stakeholders across various levels.

• Previous experience leading technology design and engineering teams, with a focus on mentoring, guiding, and driving the team towards achieving project milestones and technical excellence.

Good to Have:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, or other relevant cloud development certifications.

• Experience with the AWS Boto3 SDK for Python.

• Exposure to other cloud platforms such as Azure or GCP.

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.