10+ years in backend engineering with demonstrated technical leadership experience
Strong decision-making abilities for technical direction aligned with business needs
Extensive experience with AWS for cloud architecture, deployment, and optimization
Proficient in containerization/orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Expertise in various database technologies including Postgres, Redis, and DynamoDB
Skilled in observability and performance optimization at scale
Exceptional communicator of complex technical details to diverse stakeholders
Strong mentoring skills to uplift the engineering team
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and infrastructure as code using GitHub and Terraform
Responsibilities
Drive technical excellence across multiple engineering teams
Mentor and uplift junior and mid-level engineers
Build and scale reliable backend services for millions of users
Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver solutions
Make pragmatic technical decisions to align with business goals
Implement process improvements in observability and performance
Lead initiatives on CI/CD and infrastructure workflow
Benefits
Open to remote/hybrid work flexibility
Collaborative and innovative company culture
Focus on sustainability and community contribution
Recognition as one of the best places to work
Opportunity to work with leading brands in the fragrance industry
Full Job Description
Staff Platform Engineer
Your Role at Pura:
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Platform Team) to join our team and be a technical leader in building and scaling Pura's backend systems. As a staff engineer, you'll drive technical excellence across multiple teams, mentor other engineers, and build reliable services used by millions of customers. You'll collaborate with technical and business stakeholders across the organization to deliver robust solutions that directly impact our customers.
This role is ideal for a technically skilled engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment, communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and is eager to make a significant impact on our growing business.
*Open to remote/hybrid candidates Required Qualifications:
10+ years in backend engineering with demonstrated technical leadership experience
Ability to make pragmatic decisions about technical direction based on the needs of the business
Deep experience with cloud platforms and services (We use AWS), including architecture, deployment, and optimization
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (We use Docker and Kubernetes)
Deep expertise in various database technologies (We use Postgres,Redis, and DynamoDB)
Experience with observability, monitoring, and performance optimization at scale
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical details to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds
Strong mentorship skills and ability to elevate the engineering team
Experience with CI/CD practices and infrastructure as code (We use GitHub and Terraform)
Nice to have:
Strong experience with Golang, Javascript, Typescript.
Deep experience building and operating high-scale distributed systems
Experience with IoT systems or connected devices
Experience with distributed actor-based systems and/or libraries (dapr, akka, etc)
Experience with real-time data processing
About Pura
Pura is a consumer goods company that specializes in the production of high-quality, all-natural, and organic products. The company's product line includes a range of beverages, snacks, and supplements that are designed to promote health and wellness. Pura's products are made from the finest ingredients and are free from artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors. The company is committed to sustainability and uses eco-friendly packaging materials. Pura's mission is to provide consumers with healthy and delicious products that support a healthy lifestyle.
