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Senior/Staff Platform Engineer

Komodo Health
Location
United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Expert-level backend engineering experience (Python + FastAPI preferred)
  • Proven track record designing and evolving core platform primitives in a multi-tenant SaaS environment
  • Profound experience with AWS core services and ability to architect secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions
  • Familiarity with modern data platforms and workflow tools
  • Ability to design solutions that balance performance, cost, maintainability, reliability, and developer experience
  • Demonstrated ability to drive complex, cross-team projects to completion and mentor other engineers
Nice to have
  • Experience with AWS preferred; AWS cloud infrastructure certification is a plus
  • Experience with data privacy concerns such as HIPAA or GDPR
  • Working knowledge of data modeling and storage across relational, NoSQL, and MPP databases
  • Prior experience in platform or infrastructure teams supporting internal and external developers
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and customer-facing teams
What the job really is

As a Staff Platform Engineer at Komodo Health, you will lead the technical direction for the platform's core control plane and tools, ensuring reliability, security, and efficiency. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance onboarding processes, architecting solutions for data interoperability, and improving developer experience through well-documented systems and AI integration. You will also be responsible for monitoring platform services and acting as an escalation point for complex incidents.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible time off and holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Disability insurance and life insurance
  • Leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws and company policy
  • Performance-based bonuses
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Python and FastAPI
  • The role involves significant cross-team collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Expectations regarding AI integration into daily work are emphasized, which may require a willingness to adapt to new tools and workflows
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Role clarity5/5
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