Senior DevOps Engineer

We are collaborating with our client, an innovative fintech startup headquartered in the Bay Area, which focuses on delivering real-time card data primarily aimed at B2B software firms. Established as a spin-out in early 2024 and launching their product by the summer of that year, this organization is at a pivotal growth juncture, experiencing an expanding customer base and ambitious future initiatives.

With the support of notable investors including Nica Partners, QED Investors, RBC, and Visa, this organization is championing advancements in card issuance technology. Their team of 20 passionate professionals is seeking exceptional engineers to aid in scaling their operations.

Job Description

Senior DevOps Engineer (L1+): steering the evolution of infrastructure and serverless architecture within an AWS framework, extensively utilizing Lambda. The ideal candidate will spearhead serverless migrations while upholding security protocols essential for the fintech and payments domain, particularly regarding PCI compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement serverless infrastructure using AWS Lambda and associated services.
• Lead the serverless migration process and help define the infrastructure roadmap.
• Ensure compliance with PCI standards and establish security best practices throughout the infrastructure.
• Manage and optimize SQL-based databases hosted on AWS.
• Collaborate with teams to advance the organization's Kubernetes capabilities as they grow their microservices architecture.
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to enhance deployment pipelines and improve the developer experience.
• Engage in a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Requirements

Required:

• A minimum of senior-level (L1+) experience in DevOps or Infrastructure engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS, particularly Lambda and serverless architectures.
• A strong background in security practices, especially regarding PCI compliance for infrastructure.
• Experience with SQL-based database management.
• Familiarity with the fintech or payments industry is essential.
• Knowledge of the card issuance sector and experience with payment networks, ideally including Mastercard.
• Startup experience with a proven ability to deliver quick and effective solutions.
• A willingness to relocate to or already residing in the Bay Area.

Preferred:

• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Expertise in microservices architecture.
• Prior experience at organizations such as Marqeta, Plaid, Ramp, or Brex.
• Experience working with payment networks.
• A competitive compensation package comprising both salary and equity, ensuring alignment with the best talent available.
• A 4% matching contribution for the 401(k) plan.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance managed through Rippling.
• Regular off-site events throughout the year in diverse locations across the US and Europe, including frequent trips to California and New York.
• Exclusive company merchandise.
• A hybrid work structure requiring three days of on-site work.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

Financial Services and Software Development