Staff Engineer - Platform Engineering

Early Warning®•Chicago, IL

3d•$145,000 - $186,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Platform Engineer formulates the technical strategy and roadmap for the Platform Engineering team. The role architects, designs, builds, implements, automates, and documents platform solutions for engineering and product teams, and mentors team members. It also contributes to the broader technology strategy and supports risk management and the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data. Early Warning follows a hybrid work model to support collaboration. The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona or Chicago, Illinois. Candidates must independently be eligible to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire; employment visa sponsorship is not available. The role involves a collaborative office environment and is primarily sedentary, with extensive computer use and periods of sitting. Reasonable accommodation may be available for essential functions and physical requirements. The stated base pay range is $145,000–$186,000 per year, with eligibility for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits. Compensation depends on factors including scope, market rates, location, education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 8 years of related industry experience.
Strong understanding of CI/CD engineering practices.
Strong experience with on-premises and AWS Cloud infrastructure.
Strong experience with Kubernetes platforms and orchestration.
Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines and code management platforms, including Harness, GitLab, and Artifactory.
Strong experience developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including Terraform (HCP) and AWS CloudFormation.
Experience with a major programming or scripting language, such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or Shell.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to make critical technical tradeoff decisions with cross-team impact.
Successful background and drug screening.
Must independently be eligible to work in the United States for any employer at the date of hire; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or work experience.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or a related field.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
Experience with other container orchestration tools, such as Docker or Podman.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification.
Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification.
FinTech experience.

Responsibilities

Develop a data platform infrastructure strategy to address large, open-ended problems using forward-thinking approaches.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Platform Engineering team.
Create technical strategy for broad or complex requirements, including approaches that extend beyond the team and address large, open-ended problems.
Lead technical architecture, design, prototyping, and implementation supporting Platform Engineering and the overall technology strategy.
Build cross-functional relationships with peers and within the Platform Engineering team.
Participate in high-visibility technical projects from inception through implementation.
Stay current with industry trends and innovations through continuing education in Platform Engineering using company-provided training.
Mentor junior team members on techniques, tools, and best practices.
Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical coverage, including PPO and HDHP plans.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Company contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health, and dependent care expenses.
401(k) plan with a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on the first 6% deferred, immediately upon eligibility.
Flexible Time Off for exempt employees and PTO for non-exempt employees.
11 paid company holidays.
Paid volunteer day.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Maven Family Planning support, including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and return-to-work support.
Discretionary incentive plan.