Senior Platform Engineer (Backstage)

TL;DR

Senior Platform Engineer (Backstage): Designing and optimizing platform infrastructure to enhance Developer Experience with an accent on Backstage framework, CI/CD automation, and cloud scalability. Focus on architecting secure Kubernetes environments, implementing GitOps practices, and driving Infrastructure as Code adoption.

Location: Remote (Brazil)

Company

hirify.global is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design, and engineering to drive digital innovation for over 30 years.

What you will do

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure platform infrastructure.
• Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure high automation and fast feedback loops.
• Manage and optimize containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS.
• Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps practices across the organization.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within cross-functional teams.
• Execute platform optimization strategies to balance operational cost and performance.

Requirements

• Mandatory experience with the Backstage framework.
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Bash.
• In-depth expertise in AWS, including serverless and advanced networking.
• Expert-level experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or NewRelic.
• Advanced knowledge of IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Advanced English proficiency is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Personalized career development paths supported by a strong cultivation culture.
• Access to interactive tools, numerous development programs, and mentorship.
• Inclusive and accessible workplace committed to disability inclusion.
• Comprehensive variety of benefits supporting health and wellbeing.
• Collaborative environment that values curiosity, innovation, and autonomy.