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Senior Engineer – Platform

Platform EngineerPlatform EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 2014H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Massachusetts

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$125K - $205K / year

Seniority

Senior

Job Description

Senior Engineer – Platform

Later

• Design scalable, maintainable, and secure service architectures. • Identify opportunities for platform-wide improvements, new service development, and reduction of technical debt. • Contribute to long-term platform vision and help shape standards for engineering excellence. • Contribute to long-term architectural planning and system design. • Build backend services using C# in a Functional Programming paradigm or TypeScript for web and background worker applications. • Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases; PostgreSQL expertise preferred. • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Infrastructure as Code. • Apply security best practices across applications and infrastructure (secure coding, vulnerability assessments, secrets management). • Continuously improve the codebase by upholding high standards for code reviews, architecture, testing, and deployment. • Act as the go-to expert for debugging, troubleshooting, and system reliability. • Grow as a technical mentor to multiply team impact by elevating skills and practices of peers and junior engineers. • Collaborate within your team and cross-functional teams to define requirements, scope projects, and deliver platform solutions. • Work closely with stakeholders to debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex backend issues across the stack. • Contribute to engineering culture by modeling ownership, accountability, and a growth mindset. • Mentor and develop junior engineers through coaching, pairing, and feedback. • Champion engineering best practices, raising the bar for technical excellence across the team. • Model emotional intelligence and resilience, building trust and inspiring growth in others. • Stay current on emerging technologies in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and secure software practices. • Stay current on emerging technologies, frameworks, and architectures. • Promote Agile best practices and contribute to evolving team workflows (Scrum). • Share insights on industry trends and competitor approaches to inform product and engineering strategy.

Job Requirements

  • 7–10 years of progressive software engineering experience (leadership required)
  • In-depth knowledge of modern software development practices and architectures.
  • Proficiency or ability to ramp up quickly with typed, functional programming in C# or TypeScript.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, with PostgreSQL expertise preferred.
  • Experience in system architecture, designing secure, scalable, and maintainable platforms.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS (or equivalent cloud).
  • Strong knowledge of DevOps practices (Git, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code).
  • Expertise in application and infrastructure security best practices.
  • Strong understanding of testing and automation practices.
  • Experience in performance optimization for reliability and scalability.
  • A strong interest in AI/ML applications in production systems.
  • Proven experience working in ambiguous, complex problem spaces with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and project delivery.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for all audiences.
  • Strategic problem-solving ability with adaptability in fast-changing environments.
  • A passion for mentoring and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Various benefits plans as part of overall compensation package

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