Remote Lead Backstage Platform Developer

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Thoughtworks

πŸ“Remote - United States

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Summary

Join Thoughtworks and thrive as a Backstage Platform Developer, leading clients in building and extending their platforms while troubleshooting complex technical issues.

Requirements

  • You have experience with Backstage, including platform customization and plugin development (primarily in TypeScript)
  • You are proficient in troubleshooting and debugging issues related to cloud deployments, containers, and platform configurations
  • You have experience with Kubernetes pod lifecycle and configuration, as well as cloud technologies (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Bonus points for knowledge of database configuration, such as modifying RDS parameter groups
  • You have excellent communication skills, especially when dealing with external clients
  • You can translate technical challenges into clear business needs and solutions
  • You are adaptable and resilient, able to work through ambiguous situations and troubleshoot with limited information
  • You’re committed to delivering high-quality solutions and advocating for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Champion Backstage best practices by guiding clients in building and extending their platforms using clean, reusable code
  • Lead and participate in the software delivery lifecycle, from platform ideation to production support
  • Collaborate with teams to design and implement solutions that meet client needs while navigating constraints and making pragmatic trade-offs
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues related to container deployments, cloud environments, and platform configurations, even when information is limited
  • Support external clients, providing guidance on platform setup and customization
  • Leverage your knowledge of Kubernetes pod lifecycle, ingress/egress, and cloud deployments to assist in resolving support tickets and ensuring smooth platform operation
  • Work with modern tools and technologies such as TypeScript, containers, and cloud services to ensure seamless deployment and operation
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment, encouraging growth and continuous learning

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