Platform Engineer

📋 Description

• • **Shape the Future of Government Contracting with AI:** GovSignals is at the forefront of revolutionizing the multi-billion-dollar government contracting industry. We are developing cutting-edge AI-driven solutions designed to accelerate the process by which private sector technologies secure government contracts. This not only strengthens national security but also drives significant economic growth. Our platform is the most advanced government contracting AI solution available, empowering businesses of all sizes – from agile startups to established Fortune 500 enterprises – to dramatically increase the opportunities they can pursue. We enable them to deliver fully compliant, winning proposals in a fraction of the time, transforming months into hours.
• • **Architect and Build the Core Infrastructure:** As a Platform Engineer at GovSignals, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and operating the foundational systems that power our entire AI-driven platform. Reporting directly to the CTO, your responsibilities will span the full spectrum of infrastructure engineering, from serverless runtimes to sophisticated Kubernetes-based environments. You will be instrumental in architecting, implementing, and maintaining high-performance backend services, primarily written in TypeScript. This involves deploying these services across diverse environments, including containerized and edge computing setups, and developing the essential tools that empower our product teams to ship code rapidly, securely, and with unwavering confidence.
• • **Drive Innovation in Backend Services and Data Flows:** Your work will directly define how software operates at GovSignals, demanding a delicate yet effective balance between speed, reliability, and scalability. You will be responsible for designing and shipping robust backend services, leveraging TypeScript, that operate seamlessly across both serverless (e.g., Cloudflare Workers) and containerized (e.g., Node.js on Kubernetes) environments. A key focus will be on building the core systems that underpin our AI platform, including intricate data flows, sophisticated deployment tooling, and resilient runtime frameworks. You will also be tasked with prototyping and scaling new platform capabilities, with the ultimate goal of making the development process faster, more consistent, and more efficient for all engineering teams.
• • **Enhance Developer Experience and Accelerate Delivery:** A significant aspect of this role involves owning and optimizing our Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and automation strategies. The aim is to create a seamless, auditable, and highly efficient process for shipping software. You will be instrumental in creating intuitive tools and streamlined workflows that actively remove friction points for our developers, thereby accelerating the pace of product delivery without compromising quality or security. This focus on developer experience is critical to our ability to iterate quickly and maintain a competitive edge.
• • **Engineer Secure and Reliable Foundations:** Security is paramount at GovSignals. You will be responsible for engineering systems that are secure by default, incorporating principles of strong automation, minimalism in design, and clear provenance tracking. Your technical designs will prioritize simplicity and sound engineering practices to balance the need for rapid development with unwavering reliability and stability. This includes implementing robust security measures and ensuring that our infrastructure adheres to the highest standards, especially given the sensitive nature of government contracting data.
• • **Collaborate for Maximum Impact:** This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with the Product team, contributing to the design of platform features that directly multiply their output and effectiveness. You will also work directly with leadership, including the CTO, to help shape our infrastructure strategy and continuously improve developer velocity across the organization. Your insights and contributions will have a direct and tangible impact on the company's trajectory and success. You will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to advancing American innovation and security through technology.
• • **Embrace Ownership and Rapid Iteration:** As an early-stage company, GovSignals fosters a culture of high ownership and rapid iteration. You will have the opportunity to drive projects end-to-end, from initial concept and ideation through to implementation and market impact. This is a chance to work in a dynamic, no-red-tape environment where your contributions are highly valued and directly influence the direction of the company. We are building at the frontiers of high-compliance AI, edge computing, and Kubernetes, offering a challenging and rewarding environment for ambitious engineers.