Senior Platform Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Platform Engineer in United States.

This role offers an opportunity to drive the evolution of a modern, scalable platform that supports critical business operations and innovation. You will play a key part in transforming legacy systems into high-performance, cloud-native services, while designing robust APIs and integrations that power seamless workflows. Working in a collaborative, distributed environment, you’ll partner with engineering, product, and data teams to shape architecture and technical standards. The position combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, allowing you to influence long-term platform direction. Ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, this role enables you to make a direct impact on system performance, scalability, and overall engineering excellence.

• Design and develop scalable backend services to support platform modernization and replace legacy systems
• Build and maintain secure, high-performance APIs and integrations with internal and external systems
• Drive architectural decisions that ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of platform components
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data, and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions
• Implement best practices in code quality, observability, and system monitoring
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and DevOps processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems
• Influence technical standards and mentor peers through knowledge sharing and leadership
• Ensure platform security, compliance, and performance optimization across all services

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with strong backend development expertise
• 5+ years of experience building scalable services and APIs using Python
• Proven experience in platform modernization, migration, or legacy system replacement initiatives
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Strong knowledge of REST API design, authentication, versioning, and best practices
• Experience with frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask
• Familiarity with data platforms and tools such as Databricks and Apache Spark
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently in complex environments
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market benchmarks
• Fully remote work environment within the United States
• Flexible paid time off to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Opportunity to work on impactful platform transformation initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive team culture with strong engineering values
• Access to modern tools, technologies, and continuous learning opportunities