Shift Markets

Platform Engineer

Shift Markets

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • 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
  • Build and improve ETL pipelines and data workflows
  • Help optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of data systems
  • Build and maintain infrastructure using Amazon CDK, Terraform, or CDKTF Typescript
  • Create reusable infrastructure patterns and improve existing codebases
  • Collaborate with developers and architects to improve system design

Requirements

  • 4–7 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.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
TypeScriptPythonETLdata processingautomationevent-driven architecturedistributed systemsinfrastructure as codeAPIsdata pipelines
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationtechnical decision explanation