Platform Engineer - AWS

Role & responsibilities

Looking for a highly skilled Senior Platform Engineer with a robust background in

Python programming and extensive experience with AWS services.

With at least 5 years of relevant experience, the ideal candidate will be an expert in serverless

development and event-driven architecture design.

This position is geared towards a proactive and passionate engineer eager to take ownership of modules within our cloud management platform, contributing significantly to its scalability, efficiency, and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of developing, maintaining, and enhancing specific

modules of our cloud management platform, ensuring they meet our

standards for scalability, efficiency, and reliability.

• Design and implement serverless applications and event-driven systems that

integrate seamlessly with AWS services, driving the platform's innovation

forward.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and

implement advanced features and functionalities that align with our business

goals.

• Utilize your deep expertise in cloud architecture and software development to

provide technical guidance and best practices to the engineering team,

enhancing the platform's capabilities.

• Stay ahead of the curve by researching and applying the latest trends and

technologies in the cloud industry, incorporating these insights into the

development of our platform.

• Solve complex technical issues, providing advanced support and guidance to

both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in platform or application

development, with a strong emphasis on Python and AWS cloud services.

• Proven expertise in serverless development and event-driven architecture

design, with a track record of developing and shipping high-quality SaaS

platforms on AWS.

• Comprehensive understanding of cloud computing concepts, architectural

best practices, and AWS services, including but not limited to Lambda, RDS,

DynamoDB, and API Gateway.

• Solid knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID principles,

and experience with relational and NoSQL databases.

• Proficiency in developing and integrating RESTful APIs and familiarity with

source control systems like Git.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, capable of optimizing complex systems.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with team

members and engaging with stakeholders.

• A strong drive for continuous learning and staying updated with industry

developments.

Preferred candidate profile

Nice 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.