Senior Platform Engineer

United Kingdom

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£90,000 – £130,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

B2B, Customer Support Platform, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have experience owning infrastructure in early-stage product companies and possess a deep familiarity with AWS, including its complexities. They should prioritize accelerating teams and delivering value over building elegant systems or using novel technologies, and get energy from building compounding systems, processes, and environments. Pragmatism regarding cost versus value decisions is also important.

Responsibilities

The Senior Platform Engineer will define and execute the future of the platform architecture, working closely with other engineers to ensure Plain remains fast, reliable, and secure as it scales. Key responsibilities include leading infrastructure initiatives such as multi-region deployments and environment overhauls, improving deployment speed, reducing test flakiness, and enabling faster iteration. The role also involves shaping platform direction by defining AWS evolution, setting infrastructure-as-code patterns, and balancing technical ambition with pragmatic delivery, ultimately enabling the whole team to ship more quickly and with greater confidence.

Skills

AWS

SST

Infrastructure as Code

Serverless

Platform Architecture

Multi-region deployments

Test Environments

Performance Optimization

Deployment Speed

CI/CD

Event-driven systems

Plaid

Connects financial accounts to apps securely

About Plaid

Plaid simplifies financial data management for individuals and businesses by connecting various financial accounts to apps and services. Its main product is a set of APIs that allow developers to integrate financial data into their applications, enabling users to track spending, initiate payments, and access financial services all in one place. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, including app developers and financial institutions, and is used by popular apps like LendingTree and Square. Unlike many competitors, Plaid focuses on providing a comprehensive and scalable platform that supports various financial use cases, such as transactions and identity verification. The company's goal is to enhance the way users interact with their financial data, making it easier and more secure.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$714.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

We've got you covered: From medical, life, and 401ks, we’re here to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Everyone is an owner: We want everyone to feel ownership over their work - literally, which is why we offer equity to full-time Plaids.

Vacation your way: We want to make sure you have time to meet your personal needs with unlimited PTO and two weeks of synchronous, company-wide vacation.

Grow your skills: Every Plaid is in control of their career development with our learning stipends, tools, and trainings.

Risks

Increased competition from API-based banking solutions like FIS's Code Connect platform.

Potential legal challenges, such as PNC's lawsuit over trademark issues.

Demand for enhanced transparency and security in financial data sharing.

Differentiation

Plaid offers seamless financial data integration through robust APIs for diverse clients.

Plaid's Pay by Bank for Bill Pay provides a cost-effective recurring payment solution.

Plaid's strategic partnerships enhance its value proposition in payroll and payment sectors.

Upsides

Plaid's expansion into the Triangle area indicates growth and increased hiring potential.

Partnership with Dwolla enhances Plaid's presence in the secure payments sector.

Collaboration with Ansa expands market reach through pay-by-bank capabilities for merchants.

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