Senior Platform Engineer (Networking)

Form3; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments technology firm is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer (Networking) to transform cloud networking. Responsibilities include designing and managing resilient networks across AWS, GCP, and Azure. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of cloud networking principles and cybersecurity. This role offers an exciting opportunity in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of cloud-native and traditional networking architectures.
• Proven experience designing and operating scalable, secure, and resilient networks.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2 / 3 protocols, VPNs, routing, and switching.

Responsibilities

• Design, scale, and run networks connecting Form3's multi-cloud platform.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Architect cutting-edge hybrid cloud network infrastructures.

Skills

Cloud-native networking architectures

AWS

GCP

Azure

Layer 2/3 protocols

VPNs

Routing and switching

Packet capture tools

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

tcpdump

Wireshark

Juniper hardware

Job description

THE ROLE

At Form3 were on a mission to transform the world of payments and were looking for a Senior Platform Engineer (Networking) to help us get there.

If youre passionate about cloud networking and thrive on designing scalable resilient and secure connectivity solutions we want to hear from you. Youll dive deep into packet captures troubleshoot complex network issues and architect cutting-edge hybrid cloud network infrastructures.

Were looking for someone with strong cloud networking experience. Any experience in data centre environments will be a welcome bonus. This role will see you design scale and run the networks that connect Form3s multi-cloud platform across AWS GCP Azure and data centres in Equinix and Coresite.

WERE LOOKING FOR

• Deep understanding of cloud-native and traditional networking architectures.
• Proven experience designing and operating scalable secure and resilient networks in AWS GCP or Azure.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2 / 3 protocols VPNs routing and switching.
• Familiarity with hybrid connectivity setups including Direct Connect ExpressRoute and Interconnect.
• Proficiency with packet capture tools like tcpdump and Wireshark.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform scripting skills or a software engineering mindset).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills as we work cross-functionally at Form3.
• Experience with Juniper hardware or Equinix Fabric is a bonus but not required.

TECH STACK

We operate a hybrid multi-cloud infrastructure connecting AWS GCP Azure and Equinix data centres in London and Virginia and Coresite in Santa Clara.

• AWS : DirectConnect Transit Gateway VPC Peering VPN NAT Gateway NLB / ALB.
• GCP : Interconnect Cloud Router VPC Peering Service Perimeter.
• Azure : ExpressRoute Virtual Network Gateway Azure Firewall.
• Container Orchestration : Kubernetes with Cilium CNI CoreDNS ExternalDNS.
• Data Centres : Equinix Fabric Juniper EX switches SRX firewalls.

Find out more about how we build and operate at Form3 Engineering .

THE TEAM

Our Platform Infrastructure team sits at the core of Form3s business ensuring that our world-class payments platform is reliable scalable and secure.

We manage hybrid cloud and private network infrastructures across AWS GCP Azure and multiple global data centres. We provide the backbone that product engineering teams build on ensuring performance scalability and operational excellence.

Youll join a team thats hands-on with networking and compute infrastructure and is always looking to push the boundaries of whats possible. As a Senior Platform Engineer focused on networking youll help us elevate our capabilities to the next level.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

1. Stage 1: Screening call with Talent Team
2. Stage 2: Take-home test
3. Stage 3: Technical interview

We always aim to stick to the above process however there may be occasions when an additional interview stage is needed for us to be sure were hiring the right person!

HIRING LOCATIONS

We are a remote-first company and are able to accept applications from the following countries; Germany Netherlands Portugal Spain & United Kingdom

ABOUT FORM3

Revolutionising the world of payments with our cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. For more information about life at Form3 check out the following pages :

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Required Experience : Senior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1