Senior Software Engineer, Platform Security

Early Warning Services

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
ScottsdaleSan Francisco, CAChicago, ILNew York, NY
Salary
$142,000–$183,000 / yr
Posted
95 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $162k
$118k most similar roles pay here $241k

This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $151,000–$216,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Early Warning Services

Early Warning Services is a fintech company that operates the Zelle person-to-person payments network, the Paze digital checkout wallet, and Certos fraud prevention and identity risk solutions for financial institutions.

Early Warning Services currently has 64 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,500–$183,000 across 60 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Platform Security

Sr Software Engineer - Platform Security will join the Platform Engineering team to execute and assist with the formulation of technical strategy and roadmaps. This individual designs, builds, implements, automates, and documents solutions provided to engineering and product teams while serving as a technical leader on high-impact, cross-functional projects. The role involves developing data platform infrastructure strategies, creating technical architectures for complex requirements, and mentoring junior team members. Key responsibilities include managing risk and protecting the integrity of systems and data. Required skills include proficiency in CI/CD engineering practices, Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, and experience with container orchestration tools like Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes. The candidate must be skilled in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or Shell while working within AWS Cloud and on-premise infrastructure to solve complex technical problems.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 802 postings across 64 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Formulate technical strategies and roadmaps for the Platform Engineering team's infrastructure and goals.
  • Design, build, implement, and document solutions for engineering and product teams.
  • Develop a data platform infrastructure strategy to solve large, complex problems.
  • Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects from inception through final implementation.
  • Provide technical leadership and expertise to create actionable execution plans.
  • Mentor junior team members on tools, techniques, and industry best practices.
  • Manage risk by ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must possess eligibility to work in the United States for any employer at the date of hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields (or equivalent professional experience).
  • Related industry experience.
  • Proficiency in CI/CD engineering practices and Infrastructure as Code development using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
  • Experience with on-premise and AWS Cloud infrastructure, including container orchestration tools like Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and code management platforms such as Harness, GitLab, or Artifactory.
  • Proficiency in a major programming or scripting language such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or Shell.
  • Master's degree, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Terraform certification, or FinTech experience (preferred).

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