Senior Platform Development Engineer @ Lastpass

What are some of the exciting challenges you’ll be working on?

• Utilize your technical expertise to enhance the developer experience through the design, refinement, and maintenance of internal developer platforms, reducing cognitive load and repetitive tasks.
• Conduct user research and gather feedback for platform improvements.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of platform engineering concepts to optimize developer experience and expedite product teams’ delivery of customer value.
• Stay updated with industry trends and integrate automation for efficiency.
• Collaborate in a dynamic team to drive platform adoption at LastPass.
• Focus on reducing cognitive load to enhance the overall developer experience (DevEx) while ensuring secure and compliant cloud-native operations.
• Propose infrastructure enhancements and share best practices.
• Gain insight into platform interface architecture and suggest frontend improvements to further improve user experience.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills for effective results.

What does it take to work at LastPass?

• Analytical, curious, and passionate about delivering quality software.
• Knowledgeable in development methodologies and tools.
• Evaluates complex systems for speed, responsiveness, and details.
• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and/or NodeJS.
• Open to learning or experienced with Backstage developer portal platform.
• Big-picture thinker focused on user needs.
• Experience in programming, testing, and refactoring high-quality code.
• Creative problem solver with a passion for innovation.
• Driven to improve self-service workflows and adapt to changing processes.
• Deep focus on security and a product mindset.
• Strong background in Agile SDLC (SCRUM/Kanban).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

It’s great, but not required:

• Hands-on experience with integrated product development (IDP).
• Understanding of complex systems.
• Relevant degree/certifications are a plus.
• Experience with Backstage, Gitlab, and/or GitPod is a plus.
• Functional analysis experience is a plus.