Sr Engineer, Platform

Mavenlink Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavenlink Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer of Platform to take charge of designing and implementing its cloud-based architecture. The candidate will drive innovation, manage infrastructure, and collaborate with teams to meet client expectations, within a company recognized for its vibrant culture and growth.

Benefits

Group health insurance

401K

Flexible PTO

Employee Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of Kubernetes experience.
• Hands-on experience managing servers and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the overall architecture of the platform.
• Develop and maintain core systems and services.
• Ensure system performance and scalability.

Skills

Linux

Kubernetes

API development

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)

Job description

The Company

The Kantata Cloud for Professional Services gives businesses the clarity, control, and confidence they need to optimize resource planning and elevate operational performance. Our purpose-built software is helping over 2,500 professional services organizations in more than 100 countries focus on and optimize their most important asset: their people. By leveraging Kantata, professionals gain access to the information and tools they need to win more business, ensure the right people are always available at the right time, and delight clients with exceptional project delivery and outcomes.

Kantata is well-capitalized, hiring, and growing our loyal and diversified customer base faster than we ever have. Most importantly, we have a clear vision of where we’re going and how to get there. (Hint: It involves you.) Did we mention that Kantata is also an awesome place to work? You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a team that loves what they do. A talented team, great perks, and an amazing culture = an employee-rated Best Place to Work!

About the Opportunity

As a Senior Engineer of Platform at Kantata, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing the overall architecture of our platform. You’ll ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and secure, while driving innovation and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional client experiences and help shape the future of our cloud-based solutions. This is a journey-level position for experienced professionals who are passionate about technology, leadership, and making a real impact.

Primary Responsibilities

Design and implement the overall architecture of the platform, including technology stack selection, infrastructure planning, and system component integration.

Develop and maintain core systems and services, such as APIs, data storage solutions, and messaging systems, ensuring reliability and maintainability.

Optimize system performance for high availability and low latency. Ensure the platform can scale to meet growing business demands.

Manage and maintain underlying infrastructure, including servers, databases, and network systems, both on-premises and in the cloud.

Design and implement cloud-based systems. Lead migration of existing systems to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Ensure the platform meets security and compliance requirements, including data encryption, access controls, and auditing.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, operations) to drive platform development and adoption. Mentor less-experienced team members as needed.

Identify, prioritize, and develop strategies to address technical debt. Refactor and improve the platform’s codebase and architecture.

Design and implement monitoring and logging systems to ensure visibility into platform performance, errors, and security incidents.

Stay current with emerging technologies and trends. Apply new knowledge to drive innovation and continuous improvement in the platform.

What You Bring to this Role

At least 5 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years of Linux experience and 3+ years of Kubernetes experience.

Experience with Terraform, Ansible or other infrastructure-as-code is highly desirable.

Proven expertise in designing and developing APIs, data storage solutions, and messaging systems. Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud migration projects.

Hands-on experience managing servers, databases, and network systems. Skilled in optimizing system performance for high availability and low latency.

Solid understanding of security best practices, data encryption, access controls, and compliance requirements.

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and mentor less-experienced team members.

Passion for continuous improvement, creative problem-solving, and staying current with emerging technologies and trends

Our Philosophy

We know every company can be successful with the right technology and when people are at the core. We believe that we’re better together – that working hand-in-hand brings the best thoughts to the table and creates an environment of learning and growth. Here, you’ll enjoy:

● An intentionally engaging and collaborative culture – ditch the silo!

● Strong work-life balance that’s a true focus of the company

● The chance to learn from some of the best people in the business

● A vibrant, collaborative and devoted team, who still makes time for fun

At Kantata, we strive to create an inclusive workplace that upholds the dignity of all people. We value, respect and celebrate everyone’s unique strengths from all different walks of life. As we continue to cultivate diversity within the company, our product (and people!) innovation continues to flourish.

Kantata is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We have a complex product and we've built a technology stack that allows for continous deployment with nearly zero downtime. Every Mavenlink engineer majors in code and minors in product. So we all love working through data designs as well as complex user interactions. Whether it's through pair programming, flexible roles, or our obsession for quality, test-driven code our engineers (from grasshopper to black belt) are always learning.

"Every engineer has something to learn and something to teach. We invest in a pairing culture to make our code and our engineers better."

- Roger Neel, Chief Technology Officer

United States

• Group health insurance with coverage options for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefit options such as Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
• Voluntary commuter benefit options (FSA)
• 401K to save for your future
• Flexible PTO
• 11 paid holidays + floating holiday
• Top Performers Employee Recognition Program
• Philanthropic, social, and wellness events through KantataLife

If you don't see your dream job listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. We don't want to miss out on the unique talents and qualities that make you...well, YOU! We would love to add you to the our network. Maybe it's not now, but soon. Let's develop a connection regarding future opportunities at Kantata.