FAQs
What is the main focus of a Platform Engineer at Attest?
The main focus of a Platform Engineer at Attest is to empower other engineers to deliver value with high efficiency, security, and reliability by maintaining and supporting platforms and tools used by the engineering team, as well as identifying and implementing improvements to Developer Experience more broadly.
What technical skills are required for a Platform Engineer at Attest?
A Platform Engineer at Attest should have experience working with Linux, AWS, Kubernetes, and cloud networking for SaaS applications. They should also be proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation, or CDK, as well as have experience with at least one programming language like Golang, Python, or JavaScript.
How does a Platform Engineer contribute to improving developer tooling at Attest?
A Platform Engineer at Attest contributes to improving developer tooling by identifying blocks that prevent engineers from delivering effectively, delivering tactical improvements such as optimizing CI/CD pipelines and automating infrastructure, maintaining and improving telemetry, and ensuring that engineers feel confident using the tools at their disposal.
What role does a Platform Engineer play in keeping Attest up to date with key technological developments?
A Platform Engineer at Attest plays an important role in keeping the company up to date with key technological developments by continuously evaluating the effectiveness, suitability, and cost-effectiveness of the platform and infrastructure, ensuring that it scales appropriately as the company grows, and working with leaders across the business to meet compliance and regulatory requirements.
What communication skills are required for a Platform Engineer at Attest?
A Platform Engineer at Attest should be a confident and thoughtful communicator, both verbally and in writing, able to adapt their style to different audiences and contexts. They should be able to effectively communicate with other team members, leaders across the business, and external stakeholders.