Tech Lead

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsProlificProlific is not just another player in the AI space – we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human‑generated data that truly differentiates products and models.EngineeringProlific is not just another player in the AI space – we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human‑generated data that truly differentiates products and models.The roleOur Cloud Platform team empowers developers to build and deploy their applications swiftly, securely, and seamlessly. As the Technical Lead of our Cloud Platform team, you'll be responsible for Prolific's technical foundation, ensuring our infrastructure remains scalable, reliable, and ready for growth. You'll be a trusted technical expert to leaders and teams across Prolific, architect scalable cloud infrastructure solutions, and lead a team that enables rapid, secure delivery at scale.What you’ll bring to the roleGCP & Kubernetes Expertise: 5+ years with Google Cloud Platform, GKE, and the Kubernetes ecosystem with experience managing large‑scale production clustersCloud Platform Experience: Proven experience leading cloud platform initiatives, with expertise in architecting solutions.Developer‑focused: Track record of designing golden paths and self‑service solutions that reduce developer friction while maintaining security and complianceTechnical Leadership: Proven ability to mentor engineers, drive technical decisions, and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholdersCompliance & Security: Experience implementing cloud compliance standards (SOC2, ISO‑27001) and security best practicesIt would be advantageous if you also had:People management experienceFamiliarity with GCP Security Command CenterExperience with AWS and event‑driven distributed systemsExperience with ArgoCDWhat you’ll be doing in the roleLeading the technical direction of Cloud Platform projects, ensuring the delivery of scalable, high‑quality solutions, and providing guidance and mentorship to team membersDesign and architect robust Kubernetes and GCP solutions that enable rapid, secure application deploymentServe as a trusted technical advisor to product teams, engineering managers, and leadership on platform capabilities and constraintsMentor platform engineers, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of operational excellenceDrive SOC2, ISO‑27001, and security compliance initiatives across cloud environmentsMake architectural decisions, participate in technical design discussions, and establish Cloud Platform engineering standardsAssist in hiring, onboarding, and training new team membersCollaborate with the Engineering Managers and other Technical Leads to develop and uphold good engineering standards and best practicesCollaborate with stakeholders to define scope, timelines and required resourcesKey technologiesCloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform and AWSProgramming Languages: Python, JavaScript, and TypeScriptFrameworks: Vue.js, Django Rest Framework, Container‑based and Serverless architecturesDatabases: MongoDB and DynamoDBDevOps and Monitoring: CircleCI, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, Celery, EventBridge and DataDogWhy Prolific is a great place to workWe've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high‑quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation – one that reflects the breadth and best of humanity.Working for us will place you at the forefront of AI innovation, providing access to our unique human data platform and opportunities for groundbreaking research. Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and remote working within our impactful, mission‑driven culture.BenefitsExternal HandbookWebsiteYoutubePrivacy StatementBy submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organisation planning. Prolific's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Prolific may process, where Prolific may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Prolific use of your personal information.Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesTechnology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr