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Staff Cloud Platform Engineer

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Why should I Apply:

At Sonar, we’re a group of brilliant, motivated, and driven professionals working hard to help organizations build responsible, secure, high-quality code quickly and systematically. We build solutions that don’t just solve symptoms of problems – we fix problems at the source – source code, to be specific.

We have a dynamic culture with employees worldwide and hub offices in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. We believe team members should have the opportunity to come to work every day, work on a product they are proud of, love what they do, and feel energized by their peers. With our roots deep in the open source community, we’re all about the mission: provide solutions that deliver Clean Code.

The impact you will have

As a member of one of our engineering squads, you will leverage your experience and expertise to design and develop Cloud-based solutions and migrate existing applications to Cloud-native ones. This means implementing massively scalable services, automating all system operations, measuring and continuously improving service quality, and making the lives of other developers easier.

You will play a key role in helping our product reach its next stage of evolution and delight our users and customers.

As part of the role, you will participate in an on-call rotation to provide timely support and address any critical system issues that may arise outside of regular working hours.

On a daily basis, you will

Develop, enhance, and operate cloud solutions on AWS with a focus on automation, high performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Take part in the definition of novel cloud solution designs and lead their development.
Work in sprints with other engineers (backend, frontend, SRE, and other CPEs) as part of a cross-functional team to deliver new features into production.
Collaborate with other squads in Product Development and Mission Control (InfraSec, IST) to ensure solutions fit into the Sonar platform.
Contribute to your squad’s efforts in the investigation of alarms, SLOs, and incidents to maintain a high quality of service.

The technical skills you will demonstrate

5+ years of experience with architecting, developing, and operating cloud solutions on AWS.
In-depth knowledge of AWS networking and the following AWS services: CloudFront, CloudWatch, Lambda, EC2, ECS, SNS, SQS, and RDS.
Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with at least one of the following tools: AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK (preferred), or Terraform.
Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, C# or similar.
Experience with at least one scripting language such as Bash or similar.
Strong DevOps mindset.
Experience working in an agile environment.

Nice to have

Proficiency with AWS DynamoDB or OpenSearch.
AWS Solution Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, or other valid, relevant AWS certifications.
Experience with distributed application architecture and development.

The soft skills you will demonstrate

Taking initiative and having the ability to lead a subject from beginning to end.
Open-minded and very positive can-do attitude.
Comfortable in dealing with change and complexity.
Self-confident enough to challenge the status quo as well as to give and receive feedback.
Team player but has the ability to work alone.
Enjoy exploring and learning new technologies.

Why you will love it here:

• Our culture and mission set us apart. We have a dynamic work culture that values respect and kindness – and embraces the right to fail (and get right back up again!). We believe that the best idea wins and everyone has a voice.

• We believe that great people make a great company. We value people skills as much as technical skills and strive to keep things friendly and laid-back while still being passionate leaders in our domains. Our 550+ SonarSourcers from 33 different nationalities can relate!

• We embrace work-life balance. It is important to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This is why we have a flexible work policy that includes remote and in-office hybrid work (minimum three days a week in the office - Monday/Tuesday/Thursday).

• We have a growth mindset. We love to learn and believe that continuous education is critical to our success. In an ever-changing industry, new skills are a must, and we're happy to help our team acquire them.

We prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At Sonar, we are a global workforce and recognize the value of different backgrounds, and global cultures.

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the clear results of a comprehensive background check conducted prior to the start date.

Please note that applications submitted through agencies or third-party recruiters will not be considered.

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What You Should Know About Staff Cloud Platform Engineer, Sonar

At Sonar, we're on the lookout for a talented Staff Cloud Platform Engineer who’s ready to dive into an exciting role in Austin. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic culture and loves crafting quality code that truly makes a difference, we want you! Your main mission will be to design and develop cloud-based solutions that empower other developers to work effortlessly while also migrating our existing applications to become fully cloud-native. This means you'll be implementing highly scalable services and automating operations, all while measuring and improving service quality. You’ll work closely with other friendly engineers, collaborating in sprints to deliver amazing new features, and play a crucial role in an on-call rotation for any critical system issues. Your expertise in AWS services, paired with your strong DevOps mindset will shine as you lead the development of innovative cloud solutions. With your experience in Infrastructure as Code using tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform, you'll help us ensure everything fits seamlessly into the Sonar platform. We believe in growth, kindness, and the collective exchange of ideas. Here, you’ll not only enjoy your work but also love the team you work with. Join us at Sonar and help shape the future of clean code solutions. Together, we can build something incredible!

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What are the responsibilities of a Staff Cloud Platform Engineer at Sonar?

As a Staff Cloud Platform Engineer at Sonar, your primary responsibilities include designing and developing cloud-based solutions on AWS, enhancing existing applications to be cloud-native, and ensuring the scalable and high-performance operation of these services. You'll also collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features effectively, contribute to system quality through alarms and incident analysis, and participate in an on-call rotation for timely support of critical system issues.