Platform Engineer

TEKsystems • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $65 - $75 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to help build and scale our Kubernetes-based infrastructure. This role is 100% remote and involves designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, managing infrastructure as code, and ensuring observability across systems. You’ll work closely with our engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable platforms that support edge computing and CI/CD workflows.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Cloud expertise (AWS highly preferred; other cloud platforms acceptable).
• Programming experience with Golang or Python.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and event-driven architectures.
• Exposure to databases (Postgres, DynamoDB) and messaging systems (NATS).
• Understanding of CI/CD workflows and tools.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Grafana is a PLUS.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Kubernetes clusters and related infrastructure.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Collaborate on cloud deployments.
• Develop and optimize monitoring dashboards.
• Support edge computing initiatives, including building and shipping container images to distributed environments.
• Contribute to DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI, GitHub Actions).

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees