Platform Engineer, AWS

About Block Labs

Block Labs is a premier technology studio operating at the bleeding edge of Web3, Artificial Intelligence, and iGaming. We don't just ship features; we engineer high-scale, production-grade platforms that power the next generation of digital products.

We are a collective of senior engineers, product strategists, and builders who refuse to compromise on architecture. Whether we are designing autonomous multi-agent AI systems, building decentralized financial infrastructure, or architecting high-frequency iGaming platforms, our standard is excellence.

We move fast, but we build for the long term. If you are looking to work alongside a team that values deep technical expertise, thoughtful system design, and product ownership, Block Labs is where you belong.

About The Role

As a Platform Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain a highly scalable, secure, and automated platform on AWS. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure the platform supports efficient application delivery and aligns with business objectives. This role focuses on the continuous improvement of our cloud infrastructure and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a secure, resilient, and scalable AWS platform to support business-critical applications.

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and automation frameworks to enhance efficiency and reliability.

• Collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams to align platform capabilities with business requirements.

• Ensure the platform meets the highest security standards while optimizing performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness across all infrastructure.

• Support migrations from other platforms to AWS, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal downtime.

• Monitor and troubleshoot platform performance issues, identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Research and implement new AWS services and emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities.

• Participate in on-call rotation and incident resolution to ensure platform reliability and uptime.

• Document platform configurations, workflows, and best practices to support operational excellence.

About You:

• You have 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering or platform engineering roles, with a strong focus on AWS.

• You have hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

• You are familiar with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native architecture.

• You have expertise in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and alerting frameworks.

• You are passionate about building platforms that improve developer experience and operational efficiency.

• You have a strong command of both spoken and written English.

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is an advantage.

• Experience in fintech, DeFi, or iGaming is a nice-to-have.

What kind of culture can I expect?
Mature, mission-driven, and low-ego. We value clarity over noise, outcomes over theatrics, and pace without chaos. If you’re one of the smartest minds in your craft and want to build with other experts, you’ll feel at home here.