Senior Platform Engineer (AWS)

Job Title: Senior Platform Engineer(AWS)
Duration: 12 Months (Temp to Hire)
Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid)

Job Description:
Join our Platform Enablement team, where you will play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing multiple tiers of the application across AWS and On-Premise platforms. This position primarily involves developing and supporting automation around the application, empowering feature teams to work independently while ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and compliant with service-level agreements (SLAs).

Key Responsibilities:
Design & Development

• Design and implement AWS components for app and batch processing using key services like ec2, ECS Fargate, Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Aurora Postgres, s3, EventBridge andf Cloudwatch.
• Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, and PowerShell to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Build, configure, and provide ongoing support on multiple environments of the application, both in AWS (using EC2) and on-premise Windows servers.
• Develop support tools tailored for feature teams to promote self-service and autonomy.

Automation & Deployment

• Set up and configure CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket and GitHub (Git Actions) to enable seamless integration and deployment workflows.
• Ensure all deployments conform to established security and compliance standards.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

• Drive performance enhancements for both application and batch processing workloads.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to application deployments, batch runs, and access permissions to maintain platform quality and security.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the platform to maintain system reliability.
• Create dashboards in Splunk and Dynatrace to monitor system health and performance metrics.

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Work closely with feature teams, database administrators (DBAs), and support engineers to validate deployments and resolve technical defects.
• Document deployment procedures, configuration standards, and operational runbooks for team reference and knowledge sharing.
• Provide regular status updates and communicate potential risks to stakeholders to ensure transparency and proactive management.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong proficiency in AWS services, including Lambda, S3, StepFunction, EventBridge, and ECS Fargate.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, Bitbucket and GitHub) and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts (Ansible).
• Hands-on experience with Python for AWS development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security best practices within cloud environments.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Ability to thrive in an Agile environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, ensuring clarity and alignment across stakeholders.