Principal Software Engineer, Platform Services

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Requirements:

• Extensive experience operating large-scale backend services in AWS or other cloud infrastructures.
• Proven expertise in deploying and operating cloud-native applications using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or similar for backend systems and automation tools.
• Deep experience with backend systems for authentication, payment processing, and compliance.
• Strong expertise in cloud security and secure application development.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot live service issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Outstanding technical and personal communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset with a supportive, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with central tech and SNAP leadership to align platform service technical strategies with business objectives.
• Partner with SNAP team to integrate platform services like authentication, payment processing, and compliance across app stores.
• Ensure functionality through testing, development, and adherence to platform-specific requirements.
• Architect and implement multi-region infrastructure to support global publishing services.
• Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines for reliable service deployment.
• Champion security best practices for critical systems and player data.
• Lead design and implementation of observability frameworks for service reliability and performance.
• Manage and mentor senior engineers, influencing the technical direction of the platform.