Sr. Staff Infrastructure Engineer

Verygoodsecurity

Location

United States

Posted

19 days ago

Department

Engineering

What they actually want (must-haves)

10+ years of experience in complex, large-scale distributed systems within mission-critical environments
Advanced proficiency in AWS ecosystems leveraging Terraform
Strong, hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS), Docker, and GitOps workflows
Strong coding skills in Python, Go, or Bash
Deep experience implementing Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry at scale
Solid understanding of cloud security, API Gateways, load balancing, and network isolation

Nice to have

Experience with tokenization, payment processing, or security products
BA/BS degree
Experience managing distributed data streaming platforms like Kafka (MSK)
Database performance tuning and query optimization skills
Familiarity with Java / Spring Framework services

What the job really is

As a Senior Staff Infrastructure Engineer at VGS, you will lead the technical strategy and architecture for high-throughput payments applications within a multi-region AWS environment. Your responsibilities will include designing and optimizing resilient cloud infrastructure, implementing automation and observability practices, and collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance operational efficiency. This role emphasizes ownership of complex distributed systems and driving modern Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.

Things to weigh

No salary listed
Focus on high agency and personal ownership may not suit all candidates
Emphasis on complex distributed systems may require a steep learning curve for some
Fast-paced startup environment may lead to rapid changes in priorities

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