Platform Engineer

About Bankable

We are on a mission to enable our customers to become ‘Bankable’ by providing a one-stop solution for embedded finance. We work with the world’s leading FinTech, corporates and financial institutions, providing them an API based platform which allows them to access financial products and embed them in their own offerings.

At Bankable, we’re building a truly global solution for payments, cards and working capital which our customers access through a single API integration platform. Partnering with Bankable allows customers to bypass the legacy banking system to build new, profitable revenue streams from financial services, whilst relying on the highest levels of security, resiliency, and scalability.

Our people are hungry for success, humble in collaborating, and are experts in their field.

Role Purpose

• Design and build all components of our infrastructure following GitOps principles.
• Own reliability and performance of our cloud infrastructure, building a fault-tolerant and scalable platform.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and continuously improve the deployment process of our applications.
• Run infrastructure in a cost-effective way.
• Develop and improve our monitoring and alerting systems.
• Drive automation efforts across the organisation utilising Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Crossplane, and Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Delivery (CD) tools such as GitHub Actions and ArgoCD.
• Assist with organisation-wide security considerations. Identify security risks and incidents and suggest improvements and create automation as needed to detect and mitigate those risks.
• Collaborate with development teams to help them tackle technical issues and design new systems being aware of the underlying infrastructure.
• Promote a DevOps culture, enabling other teammates to make the most of our platform capabilities and tools.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities and Knowledge areas

• Experience in AWS or any other cloud provider, Linux Operating Systems, Networking, and Database concepts.
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Experience with Docker containers and Kubernetes.
• Prior exposure to Continuous Integration/Delivery tools such as GitHub Actions and ArgoCD.
• Experience with scripting in Bash, Golang etc.
• Experience with observability and alerting suites such as Datadog, Grafana, and ELK stack.
• A good understanding of troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters and applications.
• Experience managing Kubernetes Networking (on-site or cloud).
• Experience with Istio, Linkerd or another service mesh for enhanced networking and security.
• Knowledge and experience with relational database administration (PostgreSQL).
• Strong knowledge of security controls and best practices, including network security, access controls, and vulnerability management.

Our Ideal Candidate

• You have a passion for the DevSecOps culture.
• You're eager to take on the intricacies of distributed architectures based on microservices.
• In our startup environment, it's all about using the right tool for the job. You should be proactive in exploring and experimenting with the latest technologies to find the best solutions.
• Relish the chance to hone your cloud engineering skills and tackle challenges head-on every single day.
• Although primarily working remote, you are committed to attending in-office meetings once a month, collaborating on projects, and interacting with various teams across the business.
• You're based in Spain, France, Portugal, or England and are proficient in English—the primary language of our business. Proficiency in Spanish would be a delightful bonus.

Benefits

Job Perks & Benefits

• Location Flexibility: Although we have bases in London and Barcelona, we champion a distributed work culture. We maintain a balanced approach between on-site and remote work, prioritizing flexibility for our team.
• Remote-First Mindset: We equip you with the tools and resources necessary for effective remote work, including home office equipment.
• Competitive Salary: Earn an attractive annual salary ranging from €55K to €65K, adjusted based on your experience.
• Tech & Tools: Receive a MacBook Pro to support your tasks.
• Health & Wellness: We offer company-paid private health insurance for your immediate family.
• Home Office Setup: Benefit from a dedicated budget to set up your ideal workspace.
• Continuous Learning: Access funds for professional development and training.
• Special Holidays: Celebrate your birthday with an additional day off.
• Tax Benefits: Make the most of our tax relief plan that covers meals, kindergarten, and public transportation (Retribución flexible).

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