Senior Infrastructure Engineer, MessageBird

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AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Linux

Unix

Senior level

Remote from Europe, UK

More information about location

Omnichannel communications platform

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Omnichannel communications platform

501-1000 employees

B2BEnterpriseCommunicationAPITelecommunicationsCloud Computing

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

+ Stock options

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Linux

Unix

Senior level

Remote from Europe, UK

More information about location

501-1000 employees

B2BEnterpriseCommunicationAPITelecommunicationsCloud Computing

Company mission

To create a world where communicating with a business is as easy as talking with a friend.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

An innovative mindset with the ability to challenge and influence the future roadmap of the AWS platform
Prior experience of designing, deploying, and scaling production infrastructure for consumer and enterprise facing products
Deep knowledge of AWS cloud-based infrastructure and solutions, its principles and performance, with proven track record over a variety of projects and implementations
Strong understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems
Experience with container management systems, such as Docker and Kubernetes, is preferred
A strong drive for continuous improvement and ability to think on your feet to overcome challenges
Experience with designing, deploying, and scaling production environments at a very large scale is a bonus

What the job involves

You’ll be part of a team that builds and operates foundational infrastructure that will underpin the applications used by MessageBird’s global customer base
Using your knowledge, skill and expertise you will be responsible for shaping and influencing the infrastructure powering MessageBird products and services for the next 10 years
Alongside your colleagues in infrastructure teams throughout the company, you’ll focus on core areas around containerization, service orchestration, CI/CD, observability, developer experience, and networking
Be the subject-matter-expert for the evolution of our AWS platform by shaping the architecture and establishing core principles that we use across multiple AWS services
Build resilient, scalable and secure cloud infrastructures & change management services on top of AWS
Optimize developer workflows through tooling and automation to increase the flexibility of the platform, particularly specializing in Infrastructure as Code by CDK with Typescript
Expand Engineering team’s knowledge of AWS solutions, its infrastructure, principles and performance through mentoring and presenting

Our take

Bird, formerly MessageBird, confronts the challenges of opaque pricing and limited accessibility in the global communication industry. Traditional pricing models often lead to inflated consumer costs, hindering fairness and accessibility. Bird aims to disrupt this norm by introducing a transparent pricing model, significantly reducing SMS charges and democratizing access to global carrier networks.

Its solution streamlines communication channels, reduces costs, and enhances the customer experience by consolidating interactions into a single, efficient platform. By investing in infrastructure and efficiency, Bird demonstrates its commitment to delivering messages at the lowest possible cost, reinforcing its dedication to transparency and customer-centricity.

With the launch of Bird CRM and its transparent pricing model, the company sets the stage for continued innovation and growth in the global communication landscape. By anticipating industry trends and leveraging technologies like AI, Bird is poised to lead the way in transforming how businesses interact with their customers across various channels while upholding its founding principles of transparency, accessibility, and efficiency.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

45% female employees

-21% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (2.9)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Apr 2021

$800m

SERIES C

Oct 2020

$200m

SERIES C

Total funding: $1.1bn

Company benefits

All Remote environment
Opportunity to work abroad according to our internal policies
Flexible working arrangements
Home office set-up budget
State-of-the-art work gear
Contribution towards your utility costs
The occasional company-wide and team events
Learn from hundreds of the best minds in the business
Collaborate with diverse colleagues Our amazing team works in close to 40 different locations with almost 50+ nationalities across the board!

Company HQ

Rijnbuurt, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Leadership

Robert Vis

(CEO)

Former CEO and Co-Owner of ZayPay.com. Co-Founder of People for People Foundation.

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