Backend Platform Engineer

Usul

• $120K — $180K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-8 years of experience in backend infrastructure development
  • Proficiency with Python, DevOps, Bash, and Linux
  • Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
  • Knowledge of cloud services (AWS or GCP)
  • Experience with agentic and LLM tooling
  • Bonus points for Typescript expertise

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop core platform infrastructure for government applications
  • Implement scalable backend solutions to meet urgent technology demands
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve national security challenges
  • Maintain existing platform services and drive performance improvements
  • Integrate new tools and frameworks to enhance operational efficiency
  • Monitor system performance and ensure high availability
  • Participate in code reviews and promote best practices for backend development

Benefits

  • Flexible work location options (San Francisco/DC)
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical national security projects
  • Short and transparent interview process
  • Engage directly with executive leadership
  • Potential for professional growth within a government-focused technology sector
Full Job Description
You\'ll be a backend platform engineer building the core platform infrastructure that world governments will use daily to acquire any technology at the speed of relevance.

Who we\'re looking for
  • 2-8 YOE backend infra experience
  • Experience with several of the following: Python, DevOps, Bash, Linux, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS/GCP, and agentic/LLM tooling.
    • Bonus: Typescript
  • Has passion for solving mission-critical national security problems

About the interview
  • 15-minute screening with Joon (CTO) or Oliver (CPO)
  • 30-minute Culture Fit with Jarren (CEO)
  • 3-hour Technical Interview with Joon (CTO)
  • On-site at San Francisco/DC
  • Offer!
* Ladders Estimates

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