Sr. Platform Engineer (Remote)
About The Position
Infotech is seeking a Sr. Platform Engineer to build and support the automated, self-service foundation for taking software from integration and testing through release, deployment, and ongoing operation. The role administers cloud-based platforms and serves as a liaison between engineers, IT, and external cloud providers to keep deployments efficient, secure, and resilient. The engineer partners with product engineering teams to create and operate a scalable, highly available AWS platform for interdependent products and services. This is a fully remote-eligible position within the U.S., except Infotech does not currently employ individuals residing in Washington, D.C. The role is not eligible for sponsorship. Multiple positions are available, and the posting remains open until filled.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field and 3 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of and some experience with AWS, including IAM, VPC, EC2, ECS, and S3; RDS is also listed in the technical skills section.
- Knowledge of and some experience with containerization, including Docker or ECS.
- Knowledge of and some experience with Terraform.
- Knowledge of and some experience with Linux.
- Knowledge of and some experience with networking, including subnetting, routing, and DNS.
- Knowledge of and some experience with security and compliance.
- Knowledge of and some experience with Git and CI/CD.
- Knowledge of and some experience with observability or monitoring tools.
- Knowledge of and some experience with scripting in Python or Bash.
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Solid grasp of Infrastructure as Code concepts.
- Resume required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in platform, DevOps, or infrastructure roles.
- Knowledge of database administration and networking.
- Experience with Agile software engineering.
- Experience with service catalogs or developer portals such as Backstage, Port, or Cortex, including modeling services, ownership, and dependencies.
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
- Knowledge of Azure or GCP.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of OpenTofu or CloudFormation.
- AWS certification or RHCSA.
Responsibilities
- Partner with product engineering teams to design and deliver a scalable, highly available AWS platform for interdependent products and services.
- Build and maintain reusable self-service tooling and standardized environments to help developers build, test, and ship software.
- Automate CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure provisioning using scripting, Infrastructure as Code, and AWS services.
- Develop, deploy, and maintain consistent development, test, and production environments while using resources efficiently across commercial products.
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability to identify issues early, respond to alerts quickly, and maintain seamless service delivery.
- Administer Linux-based systems and cloud networking, enforcing security across accounts, user permissions, and services.
- Maintain system health through backups, regular updates, and security patching; monitor for vulnerabilities and intrusion.
- Identify infrastructure and process risks, communicate them to appropriate people, and recommend improvements.
- Create technical documentation and share new platform capabilities with product teams.
- Participate in after-hours maintenance and on-call troubleshooting when needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits and inclusive wellness support.
- Flexible time off and paid holidays.
- Continuing education and professional development programs.
- An inclusive culture built on empathy, connection, and trust.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
