Senior Platform Engineer

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Job Description

Job Description

At SpotOn, we're helping restaurants and small businesses compete and win with flexible payment and software technology—backed by real people who really care. From seamless point-of-sale systems to integrated restaurant management solutions, every SpotOn tool is designed to help local businesses increase profits and create better experiences for their customers and employees.

Recently, SpotOn was:

  • Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024
  • Awarded Great Places to Work and Built In's Best Workplaces for the third year in a row
  • Selected as the Best Overall Restaurant POS by NerdWallet
  • Rated the top-rated point-of-sale (POS) for restaurants, bars, retail, and small businesses by Capterra users

We're committed to caring hard and moving fast so that we can continue to grow and make a positive impact together.

That's where you come in.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

  • Create platform tooling and processes that focus on balancing Developer Experience with Platform Governance
  • Build, Manage, Govern, Maintain, and Improve compute resources based on Kubernetes in AWS, as well as other compute resources such as EC2
  • Create and maintain Cloud Infrastructure with an Infrastructure-as-code approach
  • Participate in on-call activities as needed or assigned
  • Support and educate product development teams
  • Seek continual improvement in business and technical processes

What skill are we searching for?

  • Infrastructure as code experience (Terraform preferred)
  • Programming experience (Python, Golang, or similar)
  • Experience building and supporting cloud applications and resources in AWS
  • 1+ years running production workloads in multi-cluster Kubernetes environments
  • 3+ years working with DevOps methodologies
  • 3+ years working, supporting, and building web applications
  • Strong independent troubleshooting skills
  • Self-driven and takes pride in doing things well
  • Strong communication skills to work with and support product development teams
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English (min. B2 level)

Perfect candidate also has:

  • Experience in building internal development platforms
  • Experience with Observability & Monitoring tools (Grafana)
  • Experience with OpenTelemetry standards and technologies
  • Experience in writing and/or supporting Django, Flask, or similar web frameworks
  • Knowledge of GitOps
  • Knowledge of the broader CNCF landscape beyond Kubernetes
  • Familiarity working in a compliance-oriented environment (PCI, SOC2)
  • Some experience in building Kubernetes operators, or alternatively a software development background

Why Join Us?

At SpotOn, you'll be part of a team that values diversity, creativity, and a shared mission to help small businesses succeed. Join us to build technology that makes a difference, work with talented peers, and contribute to a culture where your ideas and impact matter.

Compensation:

  • Our base pay range is $135,000 -$175,000 for this role
  • Please note the salary range listed is just one component of a competitive compensation package which includes a company stock plan
  • Offers will be reflective of the candidate's location and experience.

Benefits:

At SpotOn, we put people above everything else. We're known for our innovative software and technology solutions, but we stand out because of the hard-working humans behind the tech. We can't take care of our clients without taking care of our employees first, and that's why we invest in you with a competitive benefits package which includes:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • RSUs
  • Paid vacation, 10 company holidays, sick time, and volunteer time off
  • Employee Resource Groups to build community and inclusion at work
  • Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
  • Tuition reimbursement for up to $2,000 per calendar year to assist with your professional development

The base salary range listed will vary depending on location and experience.

Base salary range
$135,000—$160,000 USD

SpotOn is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

SpotOn is an e-verify company.

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Location:
Chicago
Category:
Technology

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