PublicSquare Company Values
- We are united in our commitment to freedom and truth - that's what makes us Americans.
- We will always protect the family unit and celebrate the sanctity of every life.
- We believe small business and the communities who support them are the backbone of our economy.
- We believe in the greatness of this Nation and will always fight to defend it.
- Our Constitution is non-negotiable - government isn't the source of our rights, so it can't take them away.
This is a remote full-time W2 position.
Job Purpose
As a Principal Platform Engineer at PublicSquare you will be part of a team that builds and supports critical infrastructure, security, and SRE capabilities for the entire organization. You will work closely with engineering, security, and IT teams to solve new problems, optimize existing solutions, and constantly improve the availability, security, and maintainability of our technology platform. We are looking for someone with a solid engineering background who has transitioned to focus on infrastructure, and who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment.
You will work with GCP (Cloud Run, GKE, CloudSQL, Memorystore, BigQuery, KMS, GCS), GitHub, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, Helm, OpsGenie, Terraform, Docker, MongoDB, Postgres, Redis, Elastisearch, Cloudflare, Red Panda, Kafka Connect, Auth0 and other technologies.
This role demands a balance of technical expertise, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills. It requires someone who is team-oriented, technology savvy, and driven to produce quality products. You will work collaboratively with fellow engineers, project owners,and engineering leaders. Our ideal candidate is someone who loves the idea of helping both develop technology and the business.
Role Summary / Major tenets of the role :
Deliver timely, high-quality infrastructure solutions to meet business needs using IAC tools and methodsEnsure security, scalability, availability, and maintainability of applicationsSupport operational excellence across the organization : observability, incident response, performance and resilience testingServe as a subject matter expert on infrastructure and architecture for the organizationOwn the execution of the development roadmap, focusing on cost optimization, scalability, and system reliability for the platformCommunicate clearly to ensure alignment and performance across technical teamsSelected Highlights / Responsibilities
Partner with engineering leadership team in determining the company's technical vision and participate in the company's product developmentPartner with the Product team to help execute differentiating capabilitiesWork in a consultative fashion with other teams as an advisor of technologies that may improve their efficiency and effectivenessSupervise development best practices and infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiencyHelp architect systems around security, scalability, availability, and maintainabilityAssist in production support as neededEvaluate and implement new technologies, frameworks, and automation patternsProactively work to develop individuals on the team; to help them stay current and skilledParticipate in a focused, experienced, energetic team on a rapid, agile development scheduleRequirements
At least 7 years experience in a software engineering roleAt least 5 years experience using AWS, Azure, or GCP, including automation experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or PulumiExperience in a lead role on an engineering team delivering critical applications at scaleStrong scripting and automation skills in Bash and PythonProficiency with programming languages such as .NET, Kotlin, Go, and Javascript / TypeScriptExperience optimizing infrastructure for costHonest and fair with both their team members as well as their colleaguesAbility to think and act strategically and proactivelyExcellent communication skills. Strong writing and presentation skillsKnowledge of technology trends to inform and build strategyAbility to conduct technological analyses and researchNice-to-have
Degree in computer science or closely related fieldKnowledge of PCI and SOC2 Compliance best practicesOur Methods
Loosely agile - scrum style for platform teams; kanban for ops teamsModern, collaborative product management disciplineDirect customer feedback - see how you make a difference every dayA Day in the Life...
Regular contact and coordination with cross-functional groups of tech and customer-facing leadsReviewing feedback sources to determine tactics and strategy with expert contributorsCoaching and mentoring leaders and contributorsHeads downtime to support forward progressPublicSquare is America's leading commerce and payments ecosystem that serves customers and businesses that value life, family, and freedom. PublicSquare operates under three segments : Marketplace, Financial Technology, and Brands. The primary mission of the Marketplace segment is to help consumers "shop their values" and put purpose behind their purchases. PublicSquare leverages data and insights from the Marketplace to assess its customers' needs and provide wholly-owned quality financial products and brands. PublicSquare's Financial Technology segment includes Credova, a consumer financing and payments company. PublicSquare's Brands segment consists of D2C companies, like EveryLife, a premium life-affirming baby products company.
What we offer :
Insurance : The company covers 100% of the premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, with some plans including an HSA with a company contribution.Retirement Planning : 401(k) with a 100% employer match up to 4%.Work-Life Harmony : Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.Make More Babies : Paid Parental Leave and a $5,000 Baby Bonus when you grow your family.Savings : Discounts on our brands.Recognition : Rewards and recognition bonuses.Free Speech : Ability to respectfully express your views, even on sensitive topics.More to Come!