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 improvement.
● 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.
Requirements:
● Minimum of 8 years of experience in software or platform engineering, with at
least 5 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.
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.