Platform Engineer

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to join our platform engineering team. While our current infrastructure primarily leverages AWS, our focus is on designing and building infrastructure-agnostic solutions capable of running on cloud platforms or on-premises. This role offers the opportunity to maintain and enhance existing AWS infrastructure while contributing to the development of portable and scalable internal platforms.

Our long-term goal is to create internal developer platforms and self-service tools, but we also play an essential role in supporting development teams with their current DevOps needs. This dual focus allows team members to gain hands-on experience solving immediate challenges while working toward strategic improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Development :

• Design and implement infrastructure-agnostic internal developer platforms and self-service tools.
• Develop abstraction layers and interfaces for infrastructure portability.
• Build and maintain reusable infrastructure components and templates.
• Support the development of platform APIs and tools.
• Implement cloud-agnostic observability and monitoring solutions.
• Create standardized deployment patterns and workflows.
• Support and enhance the container orchestration platform.
• Contribute to platform documentation and training materials.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand their requirements.

Immediate Impact :

• Support development teams with their CI/CD pipelines and deployment needs in AWS.
• Manage and maintain existing AWS infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and deployments.
• Assist in designing cloud-agnostic solutions while operating within AWS constraints.
• Provide guidance on cloud infrastructure and containerization.
• Participate in on-call rotations for both platform and production support.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Personnel Security Clearance (PCL).
• 3+ years of experience in platform engineering, software development, or DevOps.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure-agnostic design principles and containerization.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., AWS CDK, Terraform).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Basic understanding of API design and development.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS preferred).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, TypeScript, or Go).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Basic knowledge of cloud security best practices.
• Physical ability to occasionally handle server equipment (e.g., lifting up to 50 pounds, rack mounting).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience building portable, cloud-agnostic solutions.
• Background in developing internal tools or platforms for developers.
• Knowledge of multiple cloud providers and their differences.
• Familiarity with platform engineering concepts and internal developer platforms.
• Experience with abstraction patterns and API design.
• Understanding of infrastructure portability challenges and solutions.
• Familiarity with service mesh technologies and microservices architectures.
• Awareness of developer experience (DX) principles.
• Knowledge of GitOps practices and tools.
• Experience with cross-cloud observability platforms and practices.
• Interest in contributing to open-source projects.

Additional Information

Export Control Requirements :

This position may involve access to technology or software subject to U.S. export controls. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements under U.S. export regulations, including U.S. citizenship, permanent residency (green card holder), refugee status, or asylee status.

Benefits :

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) option.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities, including workshops and training.
• Regular team-building events and company-sponsored activities.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Employment is based on merit and qualifications, with no influence from race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department.