Platform Engineer

Shift Markets

Platform Engineer developing backend systems and infrastructure for financial platforms at Shift Markets. Building scalable systems with TypeScript and Python in a flexible remote environment.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇷 ArgentinaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsETLKubernetesPythonTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Work with cloud-native tooling across AWS (primary)
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 infrastructure and backend design decisions
Collaborate with developers and architects to improve system design
Help scale systems as product usage grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong programming skills (TypeScript or Python preferred).
Basic understanding of event-driven systems or distributed architectures.
Ability to explain technical decisions clearly in English.
Exposure to fintech, crypto, or high-throughput systems is nice to have.
Exposure to Kubernetes, ECS, or serverless architectures is nice to have.
Familiarity with AI-enhanced development tooling and automation workflows is nice to have.
Full fluency in written and spoken English; this role requires clear, impromptu communication with individuals who have limited English proficiency.
4 to 7+ years of experience in software engineering, backend engineering, or platform engineering.
Experience building backend systems, APIs, or data pipelines.
Experience working with AWS.
Hands-on experience with Terraform CDKTF or Amazon CDK is a strong plus.
Experience with CDKTF (TypeScript) or Amazon CDK is nice to have.
Experience working with ETL pipelines or data processing systems is nice to have.
Experience working on scaling production systems is nice to have.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Backend EngineeringAPI DevelopmentData ProcessingEvent-Driven ArchitectureDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTechnical Decision Explanation