Platform Engineer

Description

The client is seeking a highly motivated Platform Engineer to streamline and modernize the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), with a strong focus on improving developer productivity, delivery speed, reliability, and code quality. This role partners closely with development, architecture, operations, and security teams to identify bottlenecks and implement scalable, automated solutions that enable high‑performing engineering teams.

• Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and the underlying platform capabilities.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across the SDLC to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for cloud and platform automation.
• Design, implement, and evangelize best practices in software development, Dev Ops, and platform engineering.
• Promote Dev Ops and SRE principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Support and enhance tooling for continuous integration, automated testing, and release management.
• Partner with engineering teams to improve reliability, security, and performance of delivery pipelines.

development, sre, cicd

development,sre,cicd

They want someone with a developer experience for this role. This is not a typical SRE/Dev Ops role. They need to make sure they get someone with a development experience that understands the subtle nuances of PRs, CI/CD pipeline setup for development teams. Open to mid level to level. Looking for an IC.

• Strong object‑oriented software development skills.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or Go).
• Solid understanding of software security and testing practices.
• Experience with build tools such as Maven, Gradle, or NPM.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Jenkins, including:
  • Jenkins Pipeline development
  • Groovy scripting
  • Jenkins Pipeline Shared Libraries (preferred)
  • Jenkins server administration (preferred)
• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes workloads.
• Working knowledge of Docker, Helm, Kubernetes networking and storage concepts.
• Fundamental knowledge of Linux, shell scripting, and Git.
• Basic experience with configuration management and IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience working with SDLC tools including:
  • Source control (Bitbucket, Git Hub)
  • Artifact repositories (Artifactory)
  • Code quality and security tools (Sonar Qube)
  • Secrets management (Hashi Corp Vault)
  • ITSM tools (Service Now)
• Basic experience with observability and monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, Prometheus, etc.).
• Foundational knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Experience working in Agile delivery models (Kanban preferred).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven problem‑solving mindset with the ability to work across teams.
• Passion for Dev Ops, SRE, and platform engineering best practices.
• Working knowledge of software development, testing, security, and performance engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tooling and platform enablement.

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Alpharetta, GA.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $73.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.