Senior Platform Engineer

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you’ll provide key technical contributions and service ownership within the engineering department for group assessment, responsible for building and operating software services on our Elevate platform

In this role you will get to:

• Work with engineering and product leaders to analyze, estimate, adjust, and implement functionality.
• Build observable services and support their operation in production.
• Coach and mentor engineers on your team and across the department.
• Ensure that code quality is high – incorporating best practices including unit and integration tests, and that service quality meets functional and non-functional requirements.
• Work closely with product management to understand the product, to suggest and evaluate tradeoffs, and solicit feedback early in the implementation cycle.

Disclaimer 
The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work performed by people assigned to this work. This list does not cover all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities. Riverside Insights may amend or change responsibilities to meet the needs of the business and organization as necessary. 

• Mastery of native AWS service development using serverless, distributed, event-driven, and cost-effective scalable techniques, across well-defined and testable service boundaries.
• Experience with development in Python is a must. Experience with C#, node, and/or Typescript is appreciated.
• A DevOps-focused mindset of building services that are observable, scalable, and high-quality.
• Strong time management skills, with an ability to manage priorities and balance across multiple tasks and activities.
• Strong communication skills, and can clearly and concisely set expectations and provide direct feedback as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Remote
• Up to 5% travel for off-site team meetings
• May require stationary positions (sitting or standing) for extended periods

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans  
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance  
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability  
• Supplemental life insurance options  
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
• Retirement plan with discretionary company matching  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options  
• Premium subscription to Calm for employee and dependents 
• Company paid time off (PTO)  
• 13 named holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 4 early-release half days 
• Quarterly Focus Days
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work-from-home expense reimbursement  
• Tuition Reimbursement Program  
• Company orientation and 30/60/90 Day Onboarding 

Compensation: A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $X - $Xplus applicable bonus. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

Why Join Our Team?  
At Riverside Insights, achieving real results for students and educators is more than talk – it's what we do. As we grow, so will you, offering the chance to expand your skills on an ambitious, solution-focused team. Join us in making great work possible, where your well-being and dedication to making an impact go hand in hand. If you're ready for an ambitious, collaborative environment, Riverside is the place for you. 

Riverside Insights is an Equal-opportunity Employer: 
Riverside Insights provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
At Riverside Insights, every employee has the right to a welcoming and inclusive workplace where their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and celebrated. 

Thank you for considering joining our growing team and our mission to help elevate potential globally! Please check out www.riversideinsights.com to learn more about our work.