Software Engineer (Platform)

Standard Metrics; Remote (OR); Remote; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automated financial collaboration platform is looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join their remote team. This role involves designing and managing infrastructure solutions while impacting the team’s culture and product direction positively. Candidates should have a strong background in Python, DevOps, and AWS to will thrive in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance coverage

Flexible vacation policy

Paid parental leave

Transparency in business metrics

Regular team offsites

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience in Python.
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps or a related role.
• Experience with AWS and advanced services.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and build the core platform initiatives.
• Lead the management of scalable and secure infrastructure solutions.
• Implement security best practices and mentor engineers.

Skills

Python

DevOps

System Administration

Infrastructure as Code

Containerization

Orchestration

Version Control (Git)

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Job description

Standard Metrics, formerly known as Quaestor, is an automated financial collaboration platform that helps investors and founders to move faster together and make better, forward-facing decisions. We're a full-time team of product builders, investors, and optimists, rebuilding investor relations from the ground up. Standard Metrics is backed by 8VC and Spark Capital along with other leading software VCs and angels and is currently a trusted resource for many of the top venture capital firms in the world.

Come Build With Us

We're looking to add an experienced Backend Engineer with solid experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure. At this early stage, there's an opportunity to have a big impact, not only on the core product platform, but also on the team’s culture and direction.

What You'll Do

• Design, architect, and build Standard Metrics’ core platform initiatives
• Collaborate with the product team to scope and define the features that will best help the company achieve outcomes aligned with our goals and our values
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure infrastructure solutions
• Architect and manage complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ensuring maintainability and scalability
• Design, build, and optimize robust CI/CD pipelines to automate and streamline deployment
• Integrate advanced deployment strategies such as blue-green deployments and canary releases
• Architect and optimize AWS cloud environment with a focus on high availability and disaster recovery
• Implement and manage enterprise-level monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
• Lead the implementation of security best practices, including automated security testing, vulnerability management, and incident response strategies
• Mentor and guide product engineers in best practices and advanced methodologies

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of backend development experience in Python
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps, System Administration, or related role
• Experience with AWS cloud platforms, including advanced services and architectures
• Proven expertise with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Deep experience with version control systems, notably Git, and familiarity with branching strategies and best practices

For our employees located in the USA, we aim to pay at or above the market rate of US-based tech hubs like San Francisco or NYC. For international roles, we aim to pay top of market for your country. The estimated annual salary for this role is between $145,000-$185,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Health and dental insurance : We cover you and your family's medical/dental/vision insurance 100% in the USA. Internationally we match local health coverage for you and your family.

Flexible vacation : Take time off when you need it! We find most employees take 3-4 weeks in addition to holidays, but there are no firm rules. We trust our employees to know what's best for them.

Paid parental leave: 12 weeks of paid leave for all new parents in the USA. Internationally we match parental leave standards in your area.

Complete transparency: Everyone has full access to business metrics and financial information about the company.

Regular offsites: While we are a remote-first company and build our communication, processes, and structures with a dispersed workforce in mind, we also love getting the team together. On a recurring basis, we fly the whole team out to an exciting destination to plan, bond, and innovate.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description as we seek out diverse and creative perspectives. Team members who love to learn and collaborate in an inclusive environment will thrive with us. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, reach out at [e-mail] .

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