Senior Platform Engineer

Summary

Join our team as a Senior Platform Engineer and contribute to the development and operation of cutting-edge web and mobile eCommerce applications in the dynamic cannabis industry. You will play a foundational role in a business-facing team, aligning strategic objectives with tactical demands. This role requires expertise in cloud infrastructure development, containerized environments, and CI/CD practices. You will collaborate with teams, stay current with emerging technologies, and provide technical mentorship. The position offers a competitive salary and potential for annual incentives. Remote work is possible.

Requirements

• 4+ years of cloud technology experience demonstrating progressive professional development
• Proficient in IaaS and PaaS services on AWS/GCP
• Well-versed in Infrastructure-as-Code and associated technologies (e.g., repos, pipelines, Terraform)
• Background in a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) role
• Skilled in using application monitoring tools like DataDog or Dynatrace
• A strong inclination towards automation in all operational tasks
• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical excellence in cloud infrastructure development, with expertise in containerized environments, load balancing, network access control, identity access, cloud storage, and knowledge of monitoring and logging, TCP/IP, and API management
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) with a strong understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP and HTTP/HTTPS
• Expertise in automating cloud environment provisioning using infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Serverless frameworks; proven experience in pipeline engineering and CI/CD practices using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions
• Collaborate with teams to strategize, consult, and prototype, promoting best practices and innovative solutions for applications within the CI/CD pipeline and the cloud framework
• Stay current with emerging technologies and architectural trends, evaluating their potential impact; advocate for integrating relevant new technologies to enhance performance and efficiency
• Provide technical consulting and mentorship and demonstrate technical expertise in cloud technologies, containerization, incident response, and development tools and processes
• Develop and execute Site Reliability plans to meet internal SLAs, ensuring systems are robust, scalable, and resilient
• Craft preventative automation and standards to mitigate production infrastructure incidents. Spearhead the implementation of monitoring tools
• Drive the development of compliance automation and policy-as-code to ensure efficient cloud governance
• Deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers, aiming for excellence in service
• Communicate effectively about project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and management
• Manage conflicts involving timelines, budgets, and project scope autonomously, escalating complex issues when necessary
• Design and develop tools, platforms, and frameworks that enhance developer productivity and streamline workflows
• Guide changes through proper review and approval channels
• Thrive in an agile development environment and contribute to enhancing customer experience through improved tools and services

Preferred Qualifications

AWS associate certification (Cloud Engineer, Cloud DevOps Engineer, Developer, Solution Architect, SysOps Administrator Associate) and/or relevant experience preferred

Benefits

• The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role
• Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance
• Green Thumb Pay Range $115,000 — $130,000 USD
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