Platform Engineer/New York /Remote / Full-Time

Overview

Remote
On Site
160k - 230k
Full Time

Skills

Recruiting
Docker
Terraform
JavaScript
GitHub
Automated Testing
Grafana
Computer Networking
DevSecOps
Management
PostgreSQL
Authentication
Workflow
FedRAMP
NIST SP 800 Series
Optimization
Open Source
Artificial Intelligence
Kubernetes
Amazon Web Services
TypeScript
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Regulatory Compliance
Collaboration
Leadership
Insurance
Professional Development

Job Details

An innovative technology company is hiring its first dedicated Platform Engineer to work directly with the CTO on scaling a cutting-edge Kubernetes-based AWS and Cloudflare edge infrastructure. This is a full-time hybrid role where you'll architect, automate, and optimize systems that power high-throughput AI and data workloads, accelerate Developer Experience, and strengthen compliance posture.

This is a rare opportunity to own the platform vision at an early stage and make a lasting impact. You'll be hands-on with everything from Cloudflare Workers at the edge to multi-cluster Kubernetes on EKS, while building secure CI/CD pipelines and observability frameworks. This role offers a chance to be foundational to the company's success.

Required Skills & Experience
2+ years running production Kubernetes or EKS environments at scale
Strong expertise with Docker and container fundamentals
Proven experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation
Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript (Cloudflare Workers, Node services, related tooling)
Solid CI/CD and GitOps background (GitHub Actions, automated testing, Helm)
Experience with observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Alertmanager, distributed tracing

Desired Skills & Experience
Background with Zero Trust networking, secure build pipelines, or DevSecOps practices
Experience managing Postgres data layers with row-level security and authentication workflows
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC Level 2)
FinOps cost optimization strategies in AWS
Contributions to open source or familiarity with AI tooling for Developer Experience

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
40% Kubernetes/EKS Architecture & AWS Infrastructure
25% Cloudflare Edge / TypeScript Workers
20% CI/CD Pipelines & Automation
15% Observability, Security, and Compliance

Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands-On Engineering
20% Collaboration with CTO & Engineering Leadership
10% Developer Experience Support for Product Engineers

The Offer
Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Hybrid Work Flexibility
Professional Development Support

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