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As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.\nPositions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.\nCandidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.\nOverall Purpose\nA Staff Platform Engineer formulates the technical strategy that defines the roadmap for the team. This individual architects, designs, builds, implements, automates, and documents the solutions the Platform Engineering team provides to engineering and product teams. Acts as a technical leader on the team and takes the lead on high-impact, cross-functional team projects.\nEssential Functions:\nDevelops a data platform infrastructure strategy that tackles large, open-ended problems using forward-thinking approaches.\nContributes to the strategic direction of the Platform Engineering team.\nCreates technical strategy for broad or complex requirements with forward-looking approaches that go beyond the Platform Engineering team and solve large open-ended problems.\nLeads all aspects of technical architecture, design, prototyping and implementation in support of both Platform Engineering needs, as well as overall technology strategy.\nProvides leadership and technical expertise in support of building a technical plan; provides follow through on execution.\nBuilds cross-functional relationships with peers and internally within the Platform Engineering team.\nTakes part in high visibility technical projects from inception to implementation.\nStays current with industry trends and innovations through continuing education in Platform Engineering utilizing company provided training.\nMentors junior team members with guidance around techniques, tools, and best practices.\nSupports the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.\nThe above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation or experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields or equivalent professional experience.\nMinimum 8 or more years of related industry experience.\nStrong understanding of CI/CD engineering practices.\nStrong experience with on-premise and AWS Cloud infrastructure.\nStrong experience with Container and Container Orchestration. (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)\nStrong experience with CI/CD Pipelines and Code Management Platforms. (Harness, GitLab, Artifactory)\nProficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development. (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation)\nExperience with a major programming/scripting language. (Python, Java, JavaScript, Shell)\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nStrong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.\nAble to make critical technical tradeoff decisions that have cross team impact.\nBackground and drug screen.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAdditional related education and/ or work experience preferred.\nMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or related field.\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect certification or within one year of hire\nCertified Kubernetes Administrator certification\nTerraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification\nFinTech experience is a plus\nPhysical Requirements\nEarly Warning works together in a highly collaborative office environment. Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.\nEmployee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.\nThe base pay scale for this position in:\nPhoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $145,000 - $186,000.\nAdditionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.\nThis pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate’s education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.\nSome of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness\nHealthcare Coverage - Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.\n\n401(k) Retirement Plan - Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.\n\nPaid Time Off - Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.\n\n12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave\n\nMaven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.\n\nAnd SO muchmore! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team canshare more during the interview process!\nEarly Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. 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