Sr Software Engineer - Platform Security

Early Warning Services LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Warning Services LLC is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to lead the technical roadmap for their Platform Engineering team. This role is based in multiple locations including San Francisco and offers a hybrid work model.

As a successful candidate, you will develop data platform infrastructure strategies and mentor junior team members while driving projects from inception to implementation. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of related industry experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop a data platform infrastructure strategy in coordination with senior leadership.
• Mentor junior team members on techniques, tools, and best practices.
• Lead high-visibility technical projects from inception to implementation.

Skills

CI/CD engineering practices

AWS Cloud infrastructure

Containers and container orchestration (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)

CI/CD pipelines and code management platforms (Harness, GitLab, Artifactory)

Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation)

Programming/scripting languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, Shell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related field

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to design, build and lead the technical roadmap for our Platform Engineering team. The role is based in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York with a hybrid work model.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop a data platform infrastructure strategy in coordination with senior leadership, addressing large, open‑ended problems.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Platform Engineering team.
• Create technical strategies for broad or complex requirements that extend beyond the team.
• Participate in all aspects of technical architecture, design, prototyping, and implementation supporting Platform Engineering needs.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise in developing execution plans.
• Build cross‑functional relationships with peers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead high‑visibility technical projects from inception to implementation.
• Stay current with industry trends and innovations through continuing education.
• Mentor junior team members on techniques, tools, and best practices.
• Support risk management and protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of related industry experience.
• Proficient understanding of CI/CD engineering practices.
• Experience with on‑premise and AWS Cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and code management platforms (Harness, GitLab, Artifactory).
• Proficient in infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).
• Experience with a major programming/scripting language (Python, Java, JavaScript, Shell).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively.
• Capability to make critical technical trade‑off decisions that have cross‑team impact.
• Background and drug screening compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or related field.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect within one year of hire.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification.
• Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification.
• Experience in FinTech.

Physical Requirements

Work is primarily sedentary with occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement

Early Warning Services, LLC affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religious creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status, and other factors prohibited by law.