Senior Platform Engineer, Kantata
Cloud based project management software
Open for applications
Cloud based project management software
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To enable organizations of any size to successfully manage and scale their people, projects, revenue, and profitability.
Role
Who you are
- This is a journey-level position for experienced professionals who are passionate about technology, leadership, and making a real impact
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years of Linux experience and 3+ years of Kubernetes experience
- Experience with Terraform, Ansible or other infrastructure-as-code is highly desirable
- Proven expertise in designing and developing APIs, data storage solutions, and messaging systems. Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud migration projects
- Hands-on experience managing servers, databases, and network systems. Skilled in optimizing system performance for high availability and low latency
- Solid understanding of security best practices, data encryption, access controls, and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and mentor less-experienced team members
- Passion for continuous improvement, creative problem-solving, and staying current with emerging technologies and trends
What the job involves
- As a Senior Engineer of Platform at Kantata, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing the overall architecture of our platform
- You’ll ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and secure, while driving innovation and continuous improvement
- You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional client experiences and help shape the future of our cloud-based solutions
- Design and implement the overall architecture of the platform, including technology stack selection, infrastructure planning, and system component integration
- Develop and maintain core systems and services, such as APIs, data storage solutions, and messaging systems, ensuring reliability and maintainability
- Optimize system performance for high availability and low latency. Ensure the platform can scale to meet growing business demands
- Manage and maintain underlying infrastructure, including servers, databases, and network systems, both on-premises and in the cloud
- Design and implement cloud-based systems. Lead migration of existing systems to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Ensure the platform meets security and compliance requirements, including data encryption, access controls, and auditing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, operations) to drive platform development and adoption. Mentor less-experienced team members as needed
- Identify, prioritize, and develop strategies to address technical debt. Refactor and improve the platform’s codebase and architecture
- Design and implement monitoring and logging systems to ensure visibility into platform performance, errors, and security incidents
- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends. Apply new knowledge to drive innovation and continuous improvement in the platform
Our take
Kantata is a business management software aimed at the professional services industry. This SaaS platform has been designed to meet the needs of a modern workforce, providing services such as employee time tracking, project management, and resource allocation.
The company's purpose-built technology includes a suite of features, such as a resource optimizer that helps managers allocate the right people to the right project for the correct amount of time. It also includes a private social network for users to share information with peers in the industry. Kantata already has several profitable tie-ups with essential business software such as Salesforce, helping it outpace rivals.
As more organizations in professional services invest in resource management solutions, the industry is awash with companies all competing for this business. These include industry heavyweights Basecamp, Zoho Projects, and ClickUp. Born from the merger of Mavenlink and Kimble Applications, Kantata is set to see accelerated growth as it focuses on further development of its comprehensive platform.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2019
$48m
SERIES E
Nov 2016
$39m
SERIES D
Total funding: $111.5m
Company benefits
- Group Health Insurance with Coverage Options for Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance Options Such As Auto, Home, Legal, and Pet Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Voluntary Commuter Benefit Options
- 401K + Company Match to Save For Your Future
- Flexible Work Options - Remote or Hybrid
- 15 days of Paid Time Off, Plus Two Additional Days With Each Year of Employment
- Sick/Wellness Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays + Floating Holiday
- Volunteer Time Off
- Top Performers Employee Recognition Program
- Philanthropic, Social, and Wellness Events Through KantataLife
- Reimbursement for Wellness Applications (including Kindle, Headspace, Peloton)
- Monthly Remote Stipend
- Employee Assistance Program
Company HQ
East Irvine, Irvine, CA
Leadership
Roger Neel
(Senior Business Advisor)Former Technical Advisor at The Bold Italic and Director Strategic Partner Solutions at InQuira. BA in Economics and Computer Science from Cornell.
Ray Grainger
(Executive Chairman & Founder)Former EVP Global Services and Strategic Partnerships at InQuira and Global Managing Partner at Accenture. BSc in Engineering at Harvey Mudd College.
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