Platform Engineer
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for cloud-based tax solutions grows, skilled platform engineers are in high demand. With a 25% increase in remote tech jobs in the past year, this role stands out for its focus on AI-driven innovation. Marble's commitment to solving real-world problems and its collaborative work environment make it an attractive option for professionals looking to make an impact. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in cloud infrastructure, security, and scalability, as well as their ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Job Description
About the Role
The Platform Engineer role at Marble is a unique opportunity to work on building and scaling the infrastructure that powers the company's AI-powered tax assistant and preparation platform. As a key member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, operating, and improving the entire platform, ensuring that it is reliable, secure, and scalable. You will work closely with the product and data teams to support the development of new features and capabilities, and will play a critical role in shaping the company's data platform and enforcing strong data security practices.The role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and SRE principles, as well as experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm. You will be working in a highly collaborative environment, where autonomy, speed, and strong engineering fundamentals are valued. If you are passionate about building and scaling complex systems, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this could be the opportunity for you.
Marble's AI-powered tax assistant and preparation platform is designed to transform the way accounting firms and their clients handle taxes. By leveraging machine learning and natural language processing, the platform is able to streamline complex tax workflows, reduce errors, and improve overall efficiency. As a Platform Engineer, you will be working on the infrastructure that powers this platform, ensuring that it is able to handle sensitive financial data and provide a scalable and secure solution for users.
What You Will Do
- Build and operate Marble's cloud infrastructure, ensuring that it is reliable, secure, and scalable
- Design and improve developer tooling and CI/CD pipelines to support faster product development
- Partner with the product and data teams to support the development of new features and capabilities
- Implement and enforce best practices around security, especially for sensitive tax data
- Improve system performance, cost efficiency, and scalability across services
- Work closely with the engineering team to identify and resolve technical issues
- Collaborate with the data team to design and implement data pipelines and architectures
- Ensure that the platform is compliant with relevant regulations and standards
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and diagrams to support knowledge sharing and collaboration
What We Are Looking For
- Strong experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or similar)
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm
- Background in DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering roles
- Comfortable with backend web development using Typescript
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, networking, and system reliability
- Ability to balance pragmatism with long-term system design
- Experience with security best practices in regulated or sensitive data environments
- Familiarity with observability stacks (Grafana, OpenTelemetry, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
- Experience building or supporting data platforms (ETL, orchestration, data infra)
- Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure or data pipelines
- Experience working in fast-paced startups or early-stage companies
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation and equity package
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and remote work options
- Generous PTO and vacation policy
- Professional development opportunities and training budget
- Access to the latest tools and technologies
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
- Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge AI-powered tax platform
- Chance to make a real impact on the accounting and tax industry
How to Stand Out
- Be prepared to showcase your experience with cloud infrastructure, security, and scalability in your resume and cover letter.
- Highlight your ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and your experience with agile development methodologies.
- Make sure to research Marble's AI-powered tax assistant and preparation platform and be prepared to ask informed questions during the interview process.
- Emphasize your understanding of DevOps, SRE, and platform engineering principles, and be prepared to provide examples of how you have applied them in previous roles.
- Be ready to discuss your experience with security best practices in regulated or sensitive data environments, and how you would approach ensuring the security and compliance of Marble's platform.
- Consider creating a personal project or contributing to open-source projects to demonstrate your skills and experience with cloud infrastructure and DevOps tools.
- Prepare to talk about your experience with data platforms, ETL, and data pipelines, and how you would approach designing and implementing these systems.
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