Senior Software Engineer, GotPhoto

• Deep experience in SRE and Platform Engineering, ideally in cloud-native environments with a strong DevOps culture
• Strong proficiency with Node.js and TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, etc.), with an understanding of how to design secure and scalable infrastructure
• Fluency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, including module design, state management, and integration with CI
• Operational expertise in Kubernetes, ideally on AWS (EKS), including Helm, networking, autoscaling, and security best practices
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI, with a focus on speed, quality, and traceability
• Strong observability practices using OpenTelemetry and associated backend tools
• A self-driven, ownership-first mindset
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit

Desirable

• We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to play a pivotal role in architecting, building, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure on AWS
• You will champion Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices by improving system reliability, scalability, and observability, proactively identifying and eliminating risks before they become incidents
• In this role, you'll combine hands-on development with technical guidance, collaborating closely with product engineers to empower self-service infrastructure and align platform evolution with business needs
• You'll help define best practices for cloud-native environments, drive architectural decisions, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our platform
• Your ability to simplify complexity, write clean and efficient code, and mentor fellow engineers will have a direct impact on the success of our platform and product offerings
• You will apply your expertise in AI-assisted development to enhance engineering productivity and code quality, utilizing advanced tools
• Your ability to integrate these technologies into daily workflows will contribute to more efficient development cycles, improved maintainability, and faster delivery of high-quality software solutions
• Architect, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code principles
• Act as the technical owner for Node.js/TypeScript services within the platform team, setting standards, mentoring other developers, and guiding architectural decisions
• Automate operational workflows and reduce manual toil through scripting, custom tooling, and integrations
• Manage and scale our Kubernetes clusters on AWS (EKS), ensuring performance, resilience, and proper resource utilization
• Champion SRE practices by improving system reliability, scalability, and observability
• Implement observability and monitoring using OpenTelemetry and other relevant tools to give deep insight into system health and performance
• Proactively identify and eliminate risks before they become incidents
• Collaborate closely with product engineers to empower self-service infrastructure, improve developer experience, and align platform evolution with business needs
• Provide technical insight and recommendations during planning and strategy sessions
• Mentor other developers and set the tone for backend excellence within the Node.js and TypeScript stack
• Take initiative in identifying gaps, proposing improvements, and pushing solutions forward
• Stay current with SRE and Platform Engineering trends, tools, and cloud-native updates
• Advocate for and introduce tools or practices that improve development efficiency and product quality
• Contribute to building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI, with a focus on speed, quality, and traceability