Senior Platform Engineer at micro1

Senior Platform Engineer | $40–100/hr | Worldwide Remote

Join a forward-thinking team as a Senior Platform Engineer, where you'll apply deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and distributed systems to solve complex, large-scale engineering challenges. This is a high-impact contractor role suited for seasoned engineers who thrive in production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Author and evaluate cloud benchmark tasks to assess and improve system performance standards
• Design and architect cloud and distributed systems with scalability, reliability, and efficiency in mind
• Take full ownership of production infrastructure, ensuring uptime, observability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive platform strategy and best practices

Required Skills

• Cloud Benchmark Task Authoring — experience designing and documenting performance benchmarks in cloud environments
• Cloud & Distributed Systems Architecture — strong command of modern cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed system design patterns
• Production Infrastructure Ownership — proven track record managing and improving live, mission-critical infrastructure

Role Details

• Domain: Software Engineering
• Level: Expert
• Engagement: Contractor
• Compensation: $40–$100/hr (based on experience)
• Location: Fully Remote — Worldwide

If you're a platform engineering expert ready to make a meaningful impact at scale, we'd love to hear from you.