Staff Platform Engineer

Job Description

Staff Platform Engineer Experience: 8 - 10 Years Exp Salary : INR 85-101 Lacs per annum Preferred Notice Period : Within 30 Days Shift : 10:00AM to 7:00PM IST Opportunity Type: Remote Placement Type: Contractual Contract Duration: Full-Time, 12 Months (*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' Clients) Must have skills required : API development, cloud platforms, Distributed Systems, Relational Databases, RESTful services Good to have skills : cloud-native technologies, Performance Optimization, transaction processing An USA based Series A funded Technology Startup (One of Uplers' Clients) is Looking for: Staff Platform Engineer who is passionate about their work, eager to learn and grow, and who is committed to delivering exceptional results. If you are a team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference, then we want to hear from you. Role Overview Description Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance, and resilient API-driven platform components and architectures that support our large-scale data processing needs, handling 100,000+ concurrent requests. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, setting standards for best practices in platform engineering, API design, and transaction processing. Oversee the design, implementation, and management of our core APIs and underlying transaction processing systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance. Work closely with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to understand business requirements and translate them into robust and scalable platform solutions and APIs. Continuously optimize platform components, APIs, and transaction processing pipelines for performance, scalability, low latency, and cost-efficiency. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in distributed systems, API design, databases, and transaction management, and drive innovation within the team. Tackle complex challenges related to high-volume transaction processing, data consistency, fault tolerance, and the integration of various system components through APIs. Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in software or platform engineering with a strong focus on building and operating large-scale, high-throughput systems, including significant experience with API development. At least 3 years in a leadership or senior role, demonstrating a track record of tackling complex technical challenges. Deep understanding of distributed systems principles, concurrency control, data consistency models, and fault tolerance. Strong proficiency in API design principles, RESTful services, and experience with relevant protocols and data formats. Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases in transactional contexts is essential. Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud-native technologies relevant to building scalable and resilient platforms and APIs Advanced knowledge of one or more major programming languages such as Go, C++, or Python, with a focus on building performant and reliable backend systems and APIs. Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, manage complex technical projects, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical abilities with a data-driven approach to problem identification and resolution in large-scale distributed systems and API design. Experience identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks under high load is critical. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. How to apply for this opportunity: Easy 3-Step Process: 1. Click On Apply! And Register or log in on our portal 2. Upload updated Resume & Complete the Screening Form 3. Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview! About Our Client: Loti AI is a technology company specializing in digital likeness protection, particularly against unauthorized use of individuals' images, voices, and identities online. Their business model centers on providing AI-driven services to detect, monitor, and remove unauthorized content, such as deepfakes and impersonations, across the internet. About Uplers: Our goal is to make hiring and getting hired reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant product and engineering job opportunities and progress in their career. (Note: There are many more opportunities apart from this on the portal.) So, if you are ready for a new challenge, a great work environment, and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, don't hesitate to apply today. We are waiting for you!