Cloud Infrastructure Staff Engineer

As the Staff Engineer for Cloud Infrastructure and Developer Productivity, you will lead the development and operations of a robust AWS and Kubernetes-based platform. This platform serves as the backbone for all backend applications at PayJoy, ensuring scalability, resilience, security and cost efficiency.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering or DevOps, with a strong background in cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
• Technical proficiency in Python, Go, or another backend language, with experience writing production-grade code and implementing scalable solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration; strong familiarity with Helm, Terraform, and other IaC tools.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Solid knowledge of modern DevOps practices, including infrastructure as code, monitoring, logging, and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to incident resolution and performance optimization.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders, with strong collaboration skills across diverse teams.

Benefits

• 100% Company-funded health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and immediate family
• Company-funded employee life and disability insurance
• 3% employer 401k contribution
• Company holidays; 20 days vacations; flexible sick leave
• Headphone, home office equipment and wellness perks.
• $2,000 USD annual Co-working Travel perk
• $2,000 USD annual Professional Development perk
• Commuter benefit