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Senior Platform Engineer
Location
New York
Posted
140 days ago
Salary
$160K - $180K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Platform Engineer
Recruitics
• Design, implement, and manage scalable infrastructure on AWS using Terraform, Crossplane, and Terragrunt • Deploy and optimize containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, ECS), ArgoCD, and Helm • Build and maintain robust CI/CD workflows using Bitbucket Pipelines and GitLab CI to streamline and automate software delivery • Implement and manage observability stacks using Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, and Tempo to ensure system health and fast troubleshooting • Write and maintain Python and Bash scripts to automate operational tasks and reduce manual toil • Troubleshoot performance issues in Linux environments, resolve production incidents, and continually optimize infrastructure reliability and scalability • Apply security best practices across AWS environments, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards • Partner with software engineers, product teams, and AI engineers to streamline development processes and support application lifecycle management • Advocate for DevOps principles, mentor peers, and help drive a culture of automation, testing, and continuous improvement
Job 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.
Benefits
- 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
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