Mid-Level Platform Engineer, Tackle

• A minimum of 2 years of experience with AWS, demonstrating success at scale in automating and securing cloud environments
• Proficiency in software development using TypeScript
• Competence in Go or Python, particularly for creating APIs and automation tools that enhance developer productivity
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools, especially AWS CDK
• Familiarity with building and managing applications in Serverless and Kubernetes environments
• Knowledge of security best practices related to cloud architecture, Kubernetes, access control, and secure coding
• A commitment to maintaining high standards for yourself and your team, with the ability to assess technical trade-offs and deliver well-rounded solutions
• Self-motivation and excellent organizational skills, with a focus on automating processes to improve efficiency
• A positive, solution-focused attitude when approaching challenges
• The ability to excel in a fully remote work environment that relies on flexible scheduling and asynchronous communication
• Effective communication skills, both spoken and written, with clarity and precision

Desirable

• As a Platform Engineer at Tackle, you will work with modern toolchains and technologies, deploying code to production multiple times a day
• You will leverage your expertise in software engineering to create secure and efficient cloud infrastructure while advancing our Internal Developer Platform
• Your contributions will enhance the productivity and satisfaction of our software teams by automating processes and applying your skills in reliability and security
• This role offers ample opportunities to streamline current processes and integrate innovative technologies, allowing you to collaborate across various domains, including architecture, system reliability, and cybersecurity
• Expect to grow and evolve through a personalized development plan tailored to your interests and aspirations
• Collaborate with a high-performing, platform-focused team that prioritizes automation, security, and reliability in the research, design, development, and maintenance of cloud architecture components
• Enable the Engineering teams to build, deploy, and monitor their applications, securely and independently within a self-service model that emphasizes golden paths for streamlined workflows
• Engage with a diverse range of AWS services, adapting to the evolving needs of transient infrastructure and services while ensuring observability and performance
• Proactively recommend, implement, and manage security measures for cloud infrastructure and application environments
• Utilize tools such as CDK, Terraform/OpenTofu/Terragrunt/CDKTF, AWS, Kubernetes, and Backstage on a daily basis to enhance automation and operational efficiency
• Enhance the observability of various platforms and systems by integrating new and existing telemetry features
• Show a strong commitment to making automation a fundamental aspect of the team's approach, minimizing repetitive tasks and other barriers to progress
• Collaborate within the platform team to deliver effective engineering solutions that prioritize reliability and security
• Assist in troubleshooting production issues across various services and levels of the technology stack
• Share in the on-call responsibilities, as is expected of every engineering team member
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of system design, including the operational implications of different design choices, with a focus on reliability and security
• Engage in thorough code reviews and tackle complex problems with enthusiasm
• Provide mentorship to less experienced software engineers and be open to learning from those with more experience, setting a high standard for future Tacklers
• Cultivate curiosity by understanding how your contributions fit into the larger context of your team, product, and Tackle as a whole
• Embrace diverse perspectives and foster inclusivity in every interaction
• Lead initiatives that enhance system and site reliability
• Collaborate with engineers to design systems that are both reliable and secure, focusing on best practices in cloud architecture

• We have a transparent and streamlined hiring process that can typically be completed in one to two weeks:
• Phone screen
• 3 additional video chat interviews (on occasion there may be opportunities for in-person interviews)
• Some positions may require a take home test or additional steps throughout the process (this will be communicated to the candidate)