Platform Engineer

About Trace FinanceTrace Finance empowers global payment enterprises to seamlessly move money across borders and access stablecoins with ease. With over $5 billion USD in processed volume, we provide the infrastructure that enables instant settlement, regulatory clarity, and best-in-class FX and crypto on/off ramps. We're building the future of cross-border payments and digital asset infrastructure.The RoleWe're seeking a talented mid-level Platform Engineer (Dev Ops Engineer) to join our infrastructure team. While we prefer candidates who can work from our office for better collaboration and team integration, we also offer remote work flexibility. You'll be instrumental in building and maintaining the cloud infrastructure and automation systems that power our global payment platform. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure that supports billions in transaction volume and ensures 24/7 availability for our financial services.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS to support high-volume financial transactionsBuild and manage CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, reliable software deploymentsDevelop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for consistent, reproducible environmentsDeploy, configure, and optimize Kubernetes clusters for containerized workloadsImplement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliabilityAutomate operational tasks and improve deployment processes to increase team efficiencyCollaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and reliabilityEnsure security best practices across all infrastructure componentsParticipate in on-call rotation to maintain 24/7 system availabilityDocument infrastructure architecture, runbooks, and operational proceduresTroubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues in production environmentsRequirements3-5 years of experience in Platform Engineering, Dev Ops, or Site Reliability Engineering rolesStrong problem-solving skills and systematic approach to troubleshootingAbility to work independently whether in office or remote settingsPassion for automation, reliability, and operational excellenceInterest in financial technology and innovationPJ (Pessoa Jurídica) registration or willingness to obtainRequired Technical SkillsCloud Platforms: Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, Cloud Watch, etc.)Container Orchestration: Proven expertise with Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, troubleshooting)Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency with Terraform for managing cloud resourcesCI/CD: Experience building and maintaining pipelines (Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, or similar)Scripting: Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar languagesContainerization: Solid understanding of Docker and container best practicesNetworking: Understanding of networking concepts, load balancers, DNS, and security groupsMonitoring & Observability: Experience with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Cloud WatchVersion Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflowsBasic English proficiency (required for documentation and team communication)Nice-to-Have Technical SkillsExperience with microservices architecture and service mesh (Istio, Linkerd)Database administration experience (Mongo DB, Postgre SQL, Redis)Message queue systems (AWS SNS, SQS, Kafka)Security and compliance tools (Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, security scanning)Experience with financial systems and high-availability requirementsAdvanced Kubernetes features (operators, custom resources, Helm)Git Ops practices and tools (Argo CD, Flux)Performance tuning and capacity planningCost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructureIntermediate English proficiencyEssential Soft SkillsProactive mindset - Identify potential issues before they become problemsSelf-learner - Stay current with evolving Dev Ops tools and practicesCritical thinking - Analyze complex systems and design elegant solutionsSelf-management - Prioritize work effectively and manage your time independentlyTeam collaboration - Work effectively with engineering teams across different time zonesCommitment - Dedicated to maintaining system reliability and meeting SLAsVersatility - Adapt to new technologies and changing infrastructure needsCommunication - Clearly document and explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesWhat We OfferFlexible work arrangement (office preferred, remote possible)Opportunity to work on cutting-edge fintech and blockchain infrastructureBuild and maintain systems that process billions in transaction volumeCollaborative, innovative team environment with strong engineering cultureProfessional growth opportunities in cloud technologies and Dev Ops practicesExposure to both traditional finance and cryptocurrency ecosystemsImpact the reliability and scalability of global payment infrastructureWork with modern tools and technologies in a forward-thinking organizationReady to build world-class infrastructure? Join us at Trace Finance and be part of the team that powers the future of cross-border transactions and digital assets.