Platform Engineer (Backend)

Platform Engineer (Backend)

Location: London, New York

Onsite | Full-time

Compensation: Competitive

Our client is an elite team of builders and a high-growth software development company at the forefront of the fintech and digital asset sectors. The organization is a primary contributor to one of the largest and most active crypto social networks globally, a platform that has generated over $600 million in revenue since early 2024. Operating at the intersection of high-scale social coordination and decentralized finance, the firm is dedicated to redefining the infrastructure of the future.

The organization is seeking a Platform Engineer to join a high-performance environment characterized by talent density and rapid execution. This role is critical in ensuring the security, scalability, and integrity of a platform attracting significant global attention. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between backend engineering and infrastructure security, implementing robust controls across a complex cloud and blockchain ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Pipeline Security: Build and maintain a secure CI/CD pipeline, ensuring the integration of automated security checks at every stage of the development lifecycle.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and implement infrastructure using IaC principles, adhering strictly to security best practices and architectural standards.
• Security Automation: Automate security scanning and monitoring across cloud and blockchain infrastructure to detect and mitigate threats in real time.
• Container Security: Implement and manage advanced security controls for high-throughput containerized environments.
• Observability & Metrics: Design and maintain comprehensive security dashboards and metrics to track and report on the organization's overall security posture.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with development teams to remediate security findings and continuously improve code-level security standards.
• Secrets & Key Management: Design and implement sophisticated secrets management and cryptographic key management solutions.
• Configuration Baselines: Establish and enforce secure configuration baselines across the entirety of the cloud infrastructure.

Interview Process

1. Recruiter / HR Call: Initial screening to discuss background and cultural alignment.
2. Hiring Manager Interview (Technical): A "CoderPad" style interview. Candidates must be prepared for a live coding exercise focused on backend and systems logic.
3. Founder / CEO Interview: A final discussion regarding strategic vision, mission alignment, and role expectations.

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps or DevSecOps Engineering roles within high-growth technology environments.
• Engineering Proficiency: Must be proficient in backend engineering with hands-on coding skills in Golang, Rust, or C++ (or equivalent low-level systems languages).
• Cloud & Containers: Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and deep expertise in containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Tooling & Automation: Proven experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation, and proficiency with CI/CD platforms like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Security Toolkit: Familiarity with modern security scanning tools and the technical ability to integrate them seamlessly into automated workflows.
• Network Security: A thorough understanding of network security concepts and their practical implementation in distributed systems.
• Preferred Knowledge: Familiarity with Web3 infrastructure, node operation, or blockchain-specific security challenges is considered a significant advantage.
• Mindset: A passion for building secure, scalable infrastructure for decentralized applications and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

• High-Stakes Impact: Work on a platform with massive global reach and significant revenue generation.
• Elite Peer Group: Collaborate with a team of top-tier engineers in a culture that values speed and technical excellence.
• Autonomy: Significant ownership over the security architecture and the freedom to implement best-in-class solutions.
• Compensation: A competitive package consisting of a Base Salary plus Tokens/Equity.

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

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