Lead or Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer

The established tech company is building a "skunkworks" team to build new web and mobile platforms, all new engineering, no support or maintenance of legacy systems! Direct Hire FTE role with a small team that works hybrid 2 days a week in Phoenix.

🌵 Exciting Opportunity for DevOps/Platform Architects in Phoenix! 🌵

We're seeking a Lead or Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer to build and architect a cutting-edge event-based platform, replacing the current one used by millions of users. This greenfield project offers the chance to shape the future of our customers platform with no legacy constraints.

🔹 Role: DevOps/Platform Architect

🔹 Project: New event-based platform (greenfield)

🔹 Team: 10-15 person "skunkworks" team

🔹 Location: Hybrid (2 days a week in Phoenix)

What We’re Looking For:

🔹DevOps/Platform Architecture experience

🔹Platform Expertise: Proven experience in building and architecting platforms from scratch.

🔹Automation SME: Mastery of automation tools (Terraform, Python, etc.). You probably have an active github and push a lot of repos

🔹Cloud Mastery: In-depth knowledge of cloud environments.

🔹CI/CD Pro: Extensive experience with CI/CD processes.

🔹Collaborative Spirit: Strong ability to partner with development teams.

🔹Dynamic Enthusiast: Background in startups or small/mid-size companies.

🔹Leadership Potential: Opportunity to lead and have resources under you.

🔹Culture Fit: Positive attitude, culture-focused, and an animal lover!

Join an innovative team that values culture and creativity. If you’re an automation enthusiast who thrives in a dynamic, startup-like environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact!

Job Description

We are a small, nimble, and hyper-focused team dedicated to building the next generation of powerful platforms, with a strong emphasis on scalability and performance. If you thrive in an environment where innovation and automation are at the forefront, you'll love working here as a Platform/DevOps Architect.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Development: Lead the design, development, and scaling of our new platform, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.
• Automation: Implement and optimize automation processes across the entire infrastructure, utilizing tools like Terraform to manage and provision cloud resources.
• Cloud Expertise: Leverage your deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP to build robust, scalable, and secure cloud environments.
• Infrastructure as Code: Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) practices to ensure consistency and repeatability in environment setups.
• Performance Engineering: Architect and implement solutions that prioritize high performance and scalability to handle large-scale workloads.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and operations, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance, mentorship, and code reviews to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, incorporating AI tools and other innovations to enhance platform capabilities.
• Experience and SkillsAutomation SME: Proven expertise in automating infrastructure and deployment processes using Terraform and other similar tools.
• Cloud Mastery: Extensive experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP, including designing and managing large-scale cloud environments.
• Programming Proficiency: Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Go, or similar, with a focus on developing robust automation scripts. Looks to automate everything they can!
• Infrastructure as Code: Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining IaC, ensuring consistency and efficiency in environment setups.
• Performance Optimization: A track record of architecting and implementing high-performance, scalable solutions.
• Event-Driven Architecture: Experience with event-driven architectures and tools like Kafka or SQS.
• Database Management: Experience with both SQL (e.g., MySQL, Postgres) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases, including caching solutions like Redis.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.
• AI Tool Leveraging: Experience incorporating AI tools to enhance development processes and platform capabilities.
• Startup or Consumer Application Experience: Background in startup environments or developing consumer applications.
• Remote Team Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with remote development teams.
• ExpectationsGreenfield Project Enthusiasm: Embrace the challenge of working on a greenfield project, influencing the product's direction and architecture.
• Growth Mindset: Be open to new ideas and technologies, including the latest AI tools in the industry.
• Team Collaboration: Be prepared to work in the office at least two days a week, promoting collaboration and fostering a strong team environment.

Application Instructions

If you are passionate about building scalable platforms, automating everything, and working in a dynamic, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.