[Remote] Senior Platform Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pondurance is a company focused on redefining the security and cyber risk landscape. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will support and enhance AI-driven backend systems while maintaining the core MDR data pipeline, blending platform engineering with backend development.ResponsibilitiesOwn and evolve CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Nomad, including deployment of containerized services and AWS serverless components (e.g., Lambda)Develop and enhance our growing AI platformOwn self-service deployment mechanisms for our platform frontend using GitHub Actions and NomadCollaborate with Front-End and Operations teams to define and deliver the roadmap for the AI platformManage configuration using Salt and HashiCorp toolsOversee Docker-based systems to ensure reliable deployment and operation of applicationsMaintain uptime and functionality of primary pipelineImplement monitoring, alerting, and dataflow solutions using Datadog to proactively detect and resolve issuesDocument processes, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to improve team efficiency and knowledge sharingProvide secondary support to client-facing support teams on client device issuesParticipate in on-call rotations, root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement effortsSkillsStrong experience developing production systems in Python (services, APIs, or data pipelines)Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Terraform)Ability to work effectively in Linux-based environments and troubleshoot production systemsFamiliarity with serverless architectures and AWS services such as Lambda (or equivalent)Strong communication and documentation skills, especially in cross-functional settingsAbility to take ownership of work, prioritize effectively, and operate independentlyExperience working on production systems with a focus on reliability and minimizing client impactDemonstrated ability to work across both development (e.g., Python) and platform/infrastructure domainsOwn and evolve CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Nomad, including deployment of containerized services and AWS serverless components (e.g., Lambda)Develop and enhance our growing AI platformOwn self-service deployment mechanisms for our platform frontend using GitHub Actions and NomadCollaborate with Front-End and Operations teams to define and deliver the roadmap for the AI platformManage configuration using Salt and HashiCorp toolsOversee Docker-based systems to ensure reliable deployment and operation of applicationsMaintain uptime and functionality of primary pipelineImplement monitoring, alerting, and dataflow solutions using Datadog to proactively detect and resolve issuesDocument processes, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to improve team efficiency and knowledge sharingProvide secondary support to client-facing support teams on client device issuesParticipate in on-call rotations, root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement effortsFamiliarity with AI-assisted and agentic development workflows to improve engineering velocity and code qualityExperience with container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Compose)Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as DatadogFamiliarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Salt, HashiCorp stack)Experience working in environments with on-call responsibilities and production supportFamiliarity with tools like Jira, Slack, and Google WorkspaceBenefitsMedical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) Plan.Time off: PTO, sick, holiday, & parental leave details are availableMoney: We provide competitive compensation packages based on the market and your overall credentials.Although this is a remote role, if you live close by, you’ll have access to our office location in McLean, VA.Company OverviewPondurance is cybersecurity company that focuses on delivering both technology-enabled and compliance-advisory solutions. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.pondurance.com/.