Sr Software Engineer - Platform Security

Early Warning®; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Maven Family Planning

Job summary

Early Warning Services seeks a Sr. Platform Engineer to define and execute the Platform Engineering strategy. You will design, build, automate, and document scalable data platform solutions for engineering and product teams.

You will lead cross‑functional initiatives, mentor juniors, and stay current with industry trends through ongoing training. Hybrid work in multiple major cities supports collaboration and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 5+ years of related industry experience.
• Proficient understanding of CI/CD engineering practices.
• Experience with on‑premises and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and code management (Harness, GitLab, Artifactory).
• Proficient in IaC development (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).
• Experience with a major programming/scripting language (Python, Java, JavaScript, Shell).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong problem-solving; collaborative team player.
• Background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Develops a data platform infrastructure strategy with senior leadership input.
• Contributes to strategic direction of Platform Engineering.
• Creates architecture and implementation plans for broad, cross-team requirements.
• Leads technical architecture, prototyping, and implementation efforts.
• Provides technical leadership and guidance to the team.
• Builds cross-functional relationships within Platform Engineering.
• Participates in high-visibility projects from inception to completion.
• Keeps up with industry trends and ongoing education in Platform Engineering.

Skills

CI/CD engineering

AWS Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python/Java/JS

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Harness

GitLab

Artifactory

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

The Sr. Platform Engineer will execute and assist with the formulation of the technical strategy and roadmap for the Platform Engineering team. This individual designs, builds, implements, automates, and documents the solutions the Platform Engineering team provides to engineering and product teams. This role will act as a technical leader on the team and take the lead on high-impact, cross-functional team projects.

Essential Functions

• Develops a data platform infrastructure strategy in coordination with senior Platform Engineering leadership that tackles large, open-ended problems using forward-thinking approaches.
• Contributes to the strategic direction of the Platform Engineering team.
• Creates technical strategy for broad or complex requirements with forward-looking approaches that go beyond the Platform Engineering team and solve large open-ended problems.
• Contributes to all aspects of technical architecture, design, prototyping and implementation in support of both Platform Engineering needs, as well as overall technology strategy, in coordination with senior Platform Engineering leadership.
• Provides leadership and technical expertise in support of building a technical plan; provides follow through on execution.
• Builds cross-functional relationships with peers and internally within the Platform Engineering team.
• Takes part in high-visibility technical projects from inception to implementation.
• Stays current with industry trends and innovations through continuing education in Platform Engineering utilizing company provided training.
• Mentors junior team members with guidance around techniques, tools, and best practices.
• Supports the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.
• The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields or equivalent professional experience.
• Typically minimum 5 or more years of related industry experience.
• Proficient understanding of CI/CD engineering practices.
• Demonstrated experience with on-premise and AWS Cloud infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience with Container and Container Orchestration. (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
• Demonstrated experience with CI/CD Pipelines and Code Management Platforms. (Harness, GitLab, Artifactory)
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development. (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 the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Able to make critical technical tradeoff decisions that have cross team impact.
• Background and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/ or work experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or related field.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification or within one year of hire.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification.
• Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification.
• FinTech experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Early Warning works together in a highly collaborative office environment.Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The base pay scale for this position in:
San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $142,000 - $183,000.
Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate’s education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• Healthcare Coverage–Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan–Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off –Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

AndSOmuch more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Ourteamcan share more during the interview process!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.