Senior Platform Engineer, Sano Genetics

• Proven experience in platform, infrastructure, DevOps, or site reliability engineering roles
• Expertise in AWS (IAM, ECS), with strong knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (Docker/ECS)
• Proficiency working with Terraform and automating workflows using tools like CI/CID, GitHub Actions or Python
• Clear communication skills - able to explain complex concepts and tailor to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A solid understanding of networking, security, and data handling compliance
• A methodical and detail-oriented approach to problem solving and debugging
• Experience working in fast paced and complex SaaS environments

Desirable

• At Sano, our Platform team builds the infrastructure, tools, and systems that power every engineering team. With new product launches, bespoke client needs, and Series B on the horizon, we’re scaling fast - and investing in the foundations that make that possible
• As a Senior Platform Engineer, this role is a chance to shape how our platform evolves: improving developer experience, scaling infrastructure, and driving reliability across everything we build. You’ll work closely with Engineers, Product Managers, Compliance, and Business Ops to make sure we’re set up for scale - and staying ahead of growing demands
• Designing, building and maintaining scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure
• Defining and adapting processes to support product and engineering teams
• Building and enhancing CI/CD pipelines for faster feedback and safer releases
• Shaping platform solutions that address evolving business needs and technical challenges
• Monitoring system health and performance - proactively tackling issues before they impact users
• Championing best practices in platform engineering across the company
• Contributing to architectural decisions around infrastructure, observability, and cloud-native services
• Mentoring junior engineers and participating in code reviews and design discussions

• We usually respond within two weeks
• 📞 Initial screening with Becca
• 💡 Deep dive with Tom
• 🧩 Paired programming task
• Panel with Engineering Team
• ⭐️ Founder Interview
• Support - If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed
• All interviews at Sano take place virtually. Please let us know if we can help make a virtual interview run smoother for you