Platform Engineer

As a Platform Engineer at Shift Markets, your role revolves around crucial infrastructure support, primarily automation of established systems. You'll liaise with development teams to deliver and maintain infrastructure using CDKTF while extending the build pipeline through GitHub Actions and Puppet. Your experience with AWS will be essential in resolving service issues, while developing Typescript CLI tooling will enhance automation within your responsibilities.

To qualify as a Platform Engineer at Shift Markets, you need at least 5 years of experience in Platform Engineering and a strong background in AWS. Proficiency with Terraform CDKTF, Typescript, Linux, and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions is critical. Additionally, strong English communication skills are required, as collaboration across teams is essential to successfully execute your responsibilities.

While experience in the crypto space is not mandatory, having a genuine interest or some background in it would certainly be advantageous. Shift Markets is focused on making decentralized finance accessible, so an enthusiasm for learning about cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology will help you thrive as a Platform Engineer.

As a Platform Engineer at Shift Markets, you'll be working with Terraform CDKTF for infrastructure, Typescript for CLI tooling, and tools like Puppet and Packer for build and service management. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions and Travis, will also be essential as you enhance and maintain the build pipeline.

Working remotely as a Platform Engineer at Shift Markets offers flexibility and a dynamic environment. You can expect to collaborate closely with a global team, where communication is key. The remote work setting allows you to manage your schedule while being part of a rapidly evolving organization in the financial technology industry.

When answering, highlight specific AWS services you've used in previous roles, such as EC2, S3, or Lambda. Discuss how you've implemented infrastructure solutions using AWS to enhance system reliability and scalability, and provide examples where your decisions led to improved performance or cost-effectiveness.

Discuss your methodical approach to troubleshooting, like reviewing logs, checking configurations, and replicating build environments. Provide a recent example of a challenge you faced with a CI/CD pipeline and how you resolved it, demonstrating your problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Share examples of how you've used tools like Slack, JIRA, or Confluence to enhance communication with development and operational teams. Highlight the importance of regular check-ins, updates, and how you've fostered collaboration to achieve project goals efficiently.

Discuss tools you've utilized, such as Puppet, Packer, or CI/CD systems, and your approach to identifying and automating repetitive tasks. Explain how automation led to increased efficiency or reliability in previous projects, showcasing your hands-on experience and results-oriented mindset.

Share your motivations for wanting to work in the cryptocurrency industry, such as the transformative potential of blockchain technology or your enthusiasm for decentralized financial systems. Demonstrate your knowledge of current trends and how you see yourself contributing to Shift Markets' mission.

Think of a project where you faced significant challenges, whether technical, time-related, or team-oriented. Describe your role, the specific obstacles you encountered, and how you applied your skills to overcome them. End with the successful outcome, emphasizing your contributions.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning, mentioning resources like online courses, tech blogs, webinars, or industry conferences. Highlight specific topics you’re currently exploring that relate to platform engineering or advancements in cloud technologies.

Candidates should emphasize adaptability, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Use examples from your experience to illustrate how these qualities have helped you succeed in previous roles and contributed to project outcomes.

Discuss your process for analyzing current performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and using tools or methodologies for optimization, such as load testing or resource monitoring. Provide examples of previous optimization efforts and the impact they had on performance.

Explain the significance of version control in maintaining code integrity, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring that work can be traced and rolled back if necessary. Mention your experiences with version control systems, like Git, and how it has improved your workflow.