Role overview

Mid/Senior Platform Engineer

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Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience building backend services using TypeScript and Node.js, ideally with NestJS in production environments. - Strong software engineering fundamentals including understanding of CPU, memory, I/O, concurrency, and performance bottlenecks. - Experience using AI-assisted developer tools effectively while maintaining strong engineering judgment. - Working knowledge of PostgreSQL including schema design, migrations, and query analysis. - Familiarity with AWS services such as DynamoDB, SQS, Kinesis, and Lambda. - Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, including troubleshooting and release workflows. - Experience with observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Datadog, or similar. - Ability to learn new tools, technologies, and domains quickly. - Commitment to writing maintainable, reusable, and high-quality code. Senior-Level Expectations - Additional backend/platform engineering experience with ownership of systems in production environments. - Experience with PostgreSQL performance tuning including indexing strategies, query plans, and migration management. - Experience designing and implementing CI/CD strategies including release flows, artifact promotion, and security considerations. - Experience building observability practices including SLIs/SLOs, dashboards, and alerting systems. - Ability to lead technical discussions, mentor engineers, and influence engineering standards across teams. Soft Skills - Strong sense of ownership and accountability. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to work effectively with globally distributed teams. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. - Strong problem-solving abilities and customer-focused thinking. - Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders and time zones.

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  • and Perks Hybrid Job Overview Location: Krakow Seniority Level: Middle Originally posted on Himalayas
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