Senior Platform Engineer (Networking)

Form3; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments technology company is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer (Networking) to design scalable and secure cloud networking solutions. The role demands expertise in managing networks across AWS, GCP, and Azure infrastructures. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in cloud-native architectures and packet capture tools. This remote-first position is open to applicants from various countries including Germany and Portugal.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and operating scalable, secure, and resilient networks.
• Deep understanding of Layer 2 / 3 protocols.
• Familiarity with hybrid connectivity setups.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage networks for Form3's multi-cloud platform.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Architect hybrid cloud network infrastructures.

Skills

Cloud-native networking architectures

VPNs, routing, and switching

Packet capture tools (tcpdump, Wireshark)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Communication and collaboration

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Juniper hardware

Job description

THE ROLE

At Form3, we're on a mission to transform the world of payments, and we're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer (Networking) to help us achieve this.

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

We're seeking someone with strong cloud networking experience. Any experience in data centre environments will be a welcome bonus. This role involves designing, scaling, and managing the networks that connect Form3's 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 is at the core of Form3's business, ensuring 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.

You'll join a hands-on team focused on networking and compute infrastructure, always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As a Senior Platform Engineer focused on networking, you'll help us elevate our capabilities to the next level.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Stage 1: Screening call with Talent Team

Stage 2: Take-home test

Stage 3: Technical interview

We aim to stick to this process, but additional stages may be needed to ensure we're hiring the right person.

HIRING LOCATIONS

We are a remote-first company and accept applications from Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the 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: What we do, Life at Form3, Benefits, Flexa-verified employer, Podcasts.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills

Catering, Computer Data Entry, Marketing & Operations, Application Engineering, Hospital

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1