Platform Engineer

CGI•Lafayette, LA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Supports the design, implementation, and administration of platform services used to host and operate modern applications. Works with container platforms, orchestration technologies, automation tools, and shared services to improve platform reliability, scalability, and usability. Contributes to platform lifecycle management and supports the adoption of standard engineering practices across environments. This position is located in our Lafayette, Louisiana office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant experience if permitted by contract
Experience in platform engineering, systems engineering, cloud engineering, or infrastructure support
Experience with Kubernetes, container platforms, or similar orchestration technologies
Familiarity with automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code concepts
Understanding of monitoring, logging, and platform support processes
Strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Analytical Thinking
Detail-oriented
Technical Analysis
Technical communication
Leadership

Responsibilities

Implement, configure, and maintain platform infrastructure and shared services
Support the administration of container orchestration platforms and related components
Perform platform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance activities
Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues affecting availability, performance, or integration
Develop and maintain automation scripts and deployment processes
Support application teams with onboarding, configuration, and platform usage
Ensure platform operations comply with security, documentation, and operational standards
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform performance and supportability