Role overview

Platform Engineer

Requirements and responsibilities

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Build & Scale Backend and Platform Systems

  • Design and build backend services and platform components using TypeScript, Python, or similar
  • Work on systems that support data processing, automation, and product scalability
  • Contribute to event-driven architectures and distributed systems

Work with Data & Pipelines

  • Build and improve ETL pipelines and data workflows
  • Help optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of data systems
  • Work with cloud-native tooling across AWS (primary)

Develop Infrastructure as Code

  • Build and maintain infrastructure using Amazon CDK, Terraform, or CDKTF Typescript
  • Create reusable infrastructure patterns and improve existing codebases
  • Support multiple environments with clear, maintainable configurations

Contribute to Architecture & Platform Evolution

  • Contribute to infrastructure and backend design decisions
  • Collaborate with developers and architects to improve system design
  • Help scale systems as product usage grows

Core Requirements

  • 4 to 7+ years of experience in software engineering, backend engineering, or platform engineering
  • Strong programming skills (TypeScript or Python preferred)
  • Experience building backend systems, APIs, or data pipelines
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform CDKTF or Amazon CDK is a strong plus
  • Experience working with AWS
  • Basic understanding of event-driven systems or distributed architectures
  • Ability to explain technical decisions clearly
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice to haves

  • Experience with CDKTF (TypeScript) or Amazon CDK
  • Experience working with ETL pipelines or data processing systems
  • Exposure to Kubernetes, ECS, or serverless architectures
  • Experience working on scaling production systems
  • Exposure to fintech, crypto, or high-throughput systems
  • Familiarity with AI-enhanced development tooling and automation workflows.

Why Join Shift Markets?

  • Impact:Work on systems that power real financial products
  • Ownership:Contribute to real technical decisions early
  • Growth:Expand your skills across backend, infrastructure, and platform engineering
  • Collaboration:Work closely with experienced engineers and leadership
  • Flexibility:Remote-first within Canada
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