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Platforms Engineer

Storyblocks
Location
Arlington, VA or Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$122,000 - $129,200
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Comfortable working in AWS and familiar with its core services
  • Experience with observability or monitoring tools
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code such as Terraform
  • Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • Ability to explain complex platform concepts clearly
Nice to have
  • Experience with Helm and Kubernetes
  • Hands-on experience with CircleCI, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD platforms
  • Experience with Datadog or another APM/observability tool
  • Working knowledge of databases (relational or NoSQL)
  • Experience designing and deploying microservices
What the job really is

As a Platforms Engineer at Storyblocks, you will build and maintain the AWS infrastructure that supports the company's microservices platform, focusing on CI/CD pipelines and observability tools. Your role will involve collaborating with product engineering teams to enhance developer experience, managing infrastructure as code, and taking ownership of complex platform projects. This position emphasizes continuous learning and the use of AI to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Benefits
  • Competitive and fair compensation
  • Annual base salary range of $122,000 - $129,200
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
  • Paid parental leave with up to 16 weeks total for birthing parents
  • Unlimited vacation policy
Things to weigh
  • No mention of specific technologies or tools beyond AWS and CI/CD
  • The role emphasizes ownership and autonomy, which may require a proactive mindset
  • The position is remote, which may not suit everyone
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