Platform Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nicaragua.

📋 Description

• Oversee, maintain, and optimize the AWS cloud environment.

• Develop automation tools to enhance infrastructure management and deployment workflows.

• Apply security best practices, monitor vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with standards.

• Design and sustain highly available systems.

• Identify opportunities to enhance performance and reduce downtime.

• Utilize monitoring tools such as Grafana to detect, investigate, and resolve infrastructure issues.

• Support and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

• Collaborate with Development teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions.

• Investigate emerging technologies, optimize infrastructure costs, and contribute to platform enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related role.

• Strong practical experience with AWS, including the deployment, management, and optimization of cloud infrastructure.

• Familiarity with scripting, automation, and DevOps methodologies.

• Proficient knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.

• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals, including load balancing, firewalls, and network security.

• Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting tools, preferably Grafana.

• Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Strong understanding of infrastructure security, reliability, and scalability.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to taking ownership of technical challenges.

• Independent and proactive mindset, with the confidence to identify opportunities and drive improvements.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Applicants must reside in Central or South America; candidates located in the United States will not be considered.

• CV/resume must be submitted in English.

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work from Central or South America.

• Opportunities to introduce and implement new technologies.

• Autonomy and independence to drive improvements.

• Chance to make a direct impact on a growing fintech platform.

• Collaboration with talented engineers from around the globe.