Senior Developer Experience Engineer
VirtruFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Developer Experience (DevEx), Platform, or DevOps roles, with a proven ability to deliver significant improvements. A deep understanding of system architecture, infrastructure, and developer workflows is essential, along with experience in optimizing monolithic applications and supporting internal tools. Proficiency in automation and scripting languages such as Bash, TypeScript, and YAML, as well as experience with CI/CD pipelines, is required. Expertise in GitOps, infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, and developer tooling, including build systems, code quality tools, and IDE integrations, is also necessary. Experience with Kubernetes, SQS, Datadog, and AWS Cloud is considered a bonus.
The Senior Platform Engineer will shape the architecture of the company's monolith by introducing domain-driven design and a layered approach to enhance modularity and maintainability. They will develop internal tools to improve developer experience, including supporting and optimizing Retool and other engineering workflows. This role involves mentoring engineers on enhancing their development workflows, tooling, and best practices. The engineer will lead automation efforts to minimize manual tasks, streamline CI/CD pipelines, and boost developer productivity. Responsibilities also include measuring and improving DORA metrics to foster engineering excellence and collaborating with engineers to identify and address development process pain points. Participation in the on-call rotation is expected to ensure platform reliability.
Digital currency platform for Canadians
Shakepay is a digital currency platform based in Canada that enables users to buy, sell, and manage Bitcoin and Ethereum quickly. The platform features a mobile app and web interface designed for easy cryptocurrency transactions, catering to both beginners and experienced users. Shakepay generates revenue through transaction fees and spreads on buy/sell orders. A standout feature is the 'Shakepay Card,' a prepaid Visa card that allows users to spend their cryptocurrency instantly, converting it to Canadian dollars at the time of purchase. The company prioritizes security and gives users control over their digital assets, with all transactions being final and irreversible. Shakepay exclusively serves Canadian residents and complies with local regulations.