Staff Platform Engineer, Blacklane

• Proven expertise in Site Reliability Engineering and a strong understanding of Developer Experience and Security best practices
• Experience in influencing technical and product direction within a large engineering organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead delivery of complex, high-impact projects through technical leadership or direct implementation
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize complex, competing requirements
• Good communication skills with a track record of effective collaboration across teams and organizational levels
• Familiarity with industry standards and legal compliance in security and reliability (e.g., GDPR, SOC2) is a plus

• As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer within our Platform Domain, you will play a pivotal role in setting and executing on the technical strategy that ensures our platform's scalability, resilience, and security
• You will collaborate closely with the Developer Experience (DevEx) and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team to integrate best practices and deliver high-quality features that provide unique business value
• Your work will directly impact multiple Teams and Domains, shaping both immediate and long-term product decisions
• Technical Leadership: Develop and implement the technical strategy for the Platform Domain together with the engineering leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices. Act as a thought leader in the areas of DevEx, SRE, and Security
• Collaboration: Influence and guide the roadmaps of Teams within the Domain, collaborating with engineering managers, other Staff Engineers and Teams to achieve business-impacting goals while balancing local and broader organizational priorities
• Impact and Vision: Define and communicate the tech vision for the Domain to both the team and the wider organisation. Lead delivery of large-scale, complex projects that span multiple Teams or Domains, with a focus on reliability, security, and operational excellence
• Problem Solving: Tackle open-ended, and ambiguous problems by determining priorities and defining both the approach and implementation plan in collaboration with the team. Ensure that technical trade-offs are meticulously evaluated to optimize customer value
• Mentorship: Serve as a role model, mentoring and inspiring other engineers. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the engineering organization

• Personal development plan & budget for online courses, conferences, and books
• Monthly 1:1 feedback chats with our C-level team members
• Employee stock option plan
• Flexible working hours & hybrid remote model
• Friday evening drinks at the office & twice-a-year department events

Total funding: $171.3m

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