Platform Engineer

Ready to build the backbone of next-generation logistics?

Join Reelables and architect the infrastructure that powers millions of smart labels worldwide! This isn't just backend development – you're building the mission-critical platform that handles massive IoT data streams, ensures 99.99% uptime for global supply chains, and scales seamlessly as we grow from millions to billions of tracking events.

Think massive scale meets cutting-edge innovation. You'll be designing distributed systems that process location and temperature data from every corner of the globe, building APIs that power logistics decisions worth millions of dollars, and creating the rock-solid foundation that our entire product ecosystem depends on.

Who we are

Reelables is a rapidly scaling tech company based in North London (near Angel), developing the world's most advanced smart shipping labels. Our breakthrough technology is already transforming how companies track and manage their shipments globally, and we're just getting started.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Scalability

• Design and build highly scalable backend systems that handle millions of concurrent IoT device connections
• Architect data pipelines that process massive streams of location, temperature, and sensor data in real-time
• Develop robust APIs that power both our customer platform and third-party integrations
• Ensure our infrastructure can scale seamlessly from startup to enterprise-level traffic

Mission-Critical Reliability

• Build fault-tolerant systems with comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and automated recovery
• Implement security best practices for handling sensitive logistics and tracking data
• Design disaster recovery and business continuity solutions for 24/7 global operations
• Optimize system performance to handle peak loads during high-traffic periods (think Black Friday logistics!)

DevOps & Platform Excellence

• Lead infrastructure-as-code initiatives using Terraform and CloudFormation
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that enable our team to deploy confidently multiple times per day
• Implement comprehensive observability across our entire technology stack
• Drive initiatives to improve developer productivity and system reliability

Innovation & Technical Leadership

• Research and implement cutting-edge technologies for IoT data processing and real-time analytics
• Mentor team members on platform engineering best practices and system design
• Collaborate with the Product Engineering team to ensure seamless integration between platform and customer features
• Contribute to technical architecture decisions that will shape our platform for years to come

Experience

Platform Engineering Expertise

• Backend Mastery : Advanced TypeScript/Node.js/Python skills with deep understanding of scalable system design
• Cloud Architecture : Extensive AWS experience, particularly with serverless, containerization, and managed services
• Infrastructure as Code : Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, and automated infrastructure management
• Data Systems : Experience with high-throughput data processing, real-time analytics, and time-series databases

DevOps & Reliability Engineering

• Proven track record building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in production environments
• Deep understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability tools and practices
• Experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications

Scale & Performance Focus

• Experience building systems that handle millions of requests/events per day
• Understanding of distributed systems principles, caching strategies, and performance optimization
• Background in IoT platforms, real-time data processing, or high-scale consumer applications (bonus!)
• Experience with database design and optimization for both relational and NoSQL systems

Leadership & Collaboration

• Strong mentoring abilities and passion for elevating team technical standards
• Excellent communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in fast-paced startup environments where you can drive significant technical decisions
• Track record of improving engineering processes and development practices

What we offer

At Reelables, you'll join a fast-growing start-up at the forefront of smart label technology. We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on our growth and success. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to take on new challenges, grow your skills, and help shape our company culture. We offer a competitive salary along with an evolving benefits package as we scale. You'll work alongside passionate, driven colleagues in an environment where your work truly matters and you can grow with the business.