Senior Platform Engineer

Recruitics • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Recruitics, we’re looking for a seasoned Senior
Platform Engineer with strong DevOps expertise to help us build the infrastructure powering the future of AI-driven recruitment marketing technology. You’ll be part of a high-performing team developing intelligent, purpose-built software products that make recruitment smarter, faster, and more efficient.

As a key technical contributor, you’ll partner with cross-functional teams to design scalable infrastructure, automate deployments, ensure system reliability, and drive innovation through DevOps best practices. You’ll work hands-on with modern tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS, while building resilient platforms that support continuous integration and delivery pipelines across a rapidly evolving AI-first ecosystem.
If you're passionate about automation, infrastructure as code, and building platforms that scale, this is your opportunity to shape the systems that power how companies find talent.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Cloud Infrastructure.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management.
• Deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Crossplane, or similar tools.
• Proficiency with containerization tools and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD).
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket, GitLab CI, or equivalent).
• Solid Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong scripting ability in Python and Bash.
• Experience implementing observability and monitoring solutions (Grafana, Prometheus, etc.).
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Familiarity with Crossplane or Terragrunt in production environments.
• Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure or working with AI-native applications.
• Experience with GitOps workflows and security-first DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design, implement, and manage scalable infrastructure on AWS using Terraform, Crossplane, and Terragrunt.
• Containers & Orchestration: Deploy and optimize containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, ECS), ArgoCD, and Helm.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Build and maintain robust CI/CD workflows using Bitbucket Pipelines and GitLab CI to streamline and automate software delivery.
• Monitoring & Observability: Implement and manage observability stacks using Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, and Tempo to ensure system health and fast troubleshooting.
• Scripting & Automation: Write and maintain Python and Bash scripts to automate operational tasks and reduce manual toil.
• System Optimization: Troubleshoot performance issues in Linux environments, resolve production incidents, and continually optimize infrastructure reliability and scalability.
• Security & Compliance: Apply security best practices across AWS environments, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Collaboration: Partner with software engineers, product teams, and AI engineers to streamline development processes and support application lifecycle management.
• DevOps Thought Leadership: Advocate for DevOps principles, mentor peers, and help drive a culture of automation, testing, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• A performance-driven bonus structure
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
• Standout 401(k) with discretionary match
• Generous PTO, parental leave, and wellness programs
• Winter Recess: A full week off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Summer Fridays: Enjoy 6-hour workdays every Friday in the summer
• Remote flexibility or access to our vibrant offices in New York, Chicago, or Atlanta

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level