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Full-Time

Cloud Platform Engineer

Posted on 4/11/2024

Signifyd

Signifyd

501-1,000 employees

Fraud protection for online retailers

Consulting
Fintech
Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services
Legal

Junior, Mid

Belfast, UK

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Cloud Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
Bash
Kubernetes
Python
JavaScript
MySQL
Git
Java
Gradle
Quality Assurance (QA)
TypeScript
AWS
Elasticsearch
Terraform
Development Operations (DevOps)
Cassandra
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
  • Understanding how systems fail and working with teams to reduce the risks
  • Pragmatic understanding of software limitations and how to identify reliability risks
  • Experience using container systems such as Kubernetes and ECS
  • Familiarity with databases (at least one of MySQL, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or Elasticsearch)
  • Understanding best practices for cloud environments, including security, cost optimization, operational excellence, reliability, and performance efficiency
  • Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline), and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, effective in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Experience in software development in general, with demonstrable skills in a high-level language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java) and familiarity with modern development practices
  • Understanding of Cloud Observability, Monitoring, and Tracing tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, Jaeger, ELK) and how best to leverage to support effective MTTR and mitigate high CFR
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure cloud-based services
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment
  • Implement and manage Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration, monitoring, and scaling
  • Translate ideas into clear code, written to be read and executed
  • Write code (Python, HCL, bash script) that is free of glaring errors—bugs are in edge cases or design, not mainline paths—and that is well documented and well tested
  • Read and navigate a large code base (Python, Java, JavaScript) and debug others’ code effectively
  • Address code tasks with both high throughput and appropriately high quality for the project stage they are working on
  • Collaborate on CI/CD (TeamCity) pipelines to automate software deployment, including the build platform (Java, Gradle Enterprise) and QA/Testing tooling
  • Collaborate with software engineers to optimize applications for cloud deployment, emphasizing performance and scalability
  • Troubleshoot engineering issues, provide root cause analysis and propose engineering-focused solutions
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to the cloud infrastructure, engineering practices, and security configurations

Signifyd specializes in fraud protection for online retailers, helping them detect and prevent fraudulent activities. Their platform uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze transactions in real-time, identifying potential fraud and allowing retailers to approve more legitimate orders while reducing chargebacks. Unlike many competitors, Signifyd offers a financial guarantee on approved transactions, meaning they will cover costs if a transaction they approve is later found to be fraudulent. This added security helps build trust with clients. The goal of Signifyd is to ensure secure and seamless online transactions, enabling retailers to focus on their core business without the constant worry of fraud.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$413.2M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Signifyd's partnerships with major platforms like Adobe Commerce enhance its market presence and technological capabilities.
  • The company's financial guarantee on approved transactions can significantly reduce the financial risk for retailers, making it an attractive service.
  • Recognition of ecommerce leaders through initiatives like the 'Most Influential in Ecommerce' award highlights Signifyd's commitment to industry excellence and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly evolving nature of ecommerce fraud requires constant innovation, which can be resource-intensive and challenging to maintain.
  • Dependence on machine learning and AI means that any flaws or biases in the algorithms could lead to significant financial losses or reputational damage.

What makes Signifyd unique

  • Signifyd offers a financial guarantee on approved transactions, providing an added layer of security and trust that many competitors do not.
  • The integration of advanced machine learning and AI for real-time fraud detection sets Signifyd apart from traditional fraud prevention methods.
  • Signifyd's global reach and transparent real-time data on system status build a high level of trust and reliability with clients.
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