Platform Engineer (Developer Experience)
Contract W2
Contract Independent
Contract Corp To Corp
6 Months
No Travel Required
Hybrid
$50 - $55/hr
Trail Blazer Consulting LLC
Fitment
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Job Details
Skills
- Customization
- Cloud Computing
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Amazon S3
- Amazon Web Services
- Bash
- Budget
- Service Level
- Software Development
- Software Development Methodology
- React.js
- Reliability Engineering
- Scalability
- Problem Solving
- Productivity
- Provisioning
- Python
- Kubernetes
- Management
- Node.js
- Open Source
- Good Clinical Practice
- Google Cloud Platform
- Scripting
- Documentation
- FOCUS
- GitLab
- GraphQL
- IO
- Continuous Integration
- DevOps
- Docker
- Software Performance Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Continuous Delivery
- Dashboard
- Git
- Terraform
- Testing
- Web Development
- Web Portals
- Workflow
- API
- TypeScript
- Version Control
- Virtual Private Cloud
Summary
Job Title:
Platform Engineer (Developer Experience)
Location: Hybrid - 2-3 Days in Office - Madison, Boston, Denver , Could
also be 100% remote
Duration: 6 Months but possibility of extension
Type: C2C
Visa:
Interview Mode: Video
Job Description:
Visa: NO H1B/TN
Need genuine candidates with excellent communication skills.
2 managerial refreneces
Local candidates are higly preferred so please try to submit local first
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Platform Engineer to join our growing
team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and
maintaining our internal developer platform, built on Backstage. You will focus
on enhancing developer productivity and creating a seamless experience for our
software development teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong software
development background, a proactive and problem-solving mindset aligned with
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, and a deep-seated passion for
improving the developer experience (DevX).
Core Qualifications & Responsibilities:
Developer Experience (DevX) & Backstage Development:
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing an internal
developer portal, preferably with .
• A strong desire to improve the developer experience by creating self-service
tools and streamlining workflows.
• Expertise in developing custom Backstage plugins and customizing the platform
using TypeScript, Node.js, and React to meet the unique needs of our
developers.
• Experience configuring and managing the Backstage Software Catalog to provide
a unified view of services, documentation, and tooling.
• Ability to create and maintain software templates using Backstage''s
Scaffolder to standardize project creation and enforce best practices.
Cloud and Infrastructure Management:
• Extensive experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Google Cloud Platform) and
familiarity with the other. This includes expertise in core services like VPC,
IAM, S3, and managed Kubernetes (EKS, GKE).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and hands-on
experience with tools like Terraform to automate the provisioning and
management of cloud resources.
• Experience with to manage cloud services and infrastructure
through a unified, Kubernetes-native API. This includes creating and managing
composite resources to abstract away the complexity of the underlying
infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies, including Docker and
Kubernetes, and their ecosystems.
CI/CD & DevOps Mindset:
• Solid experience with CI/CD principles and proficiency in building and
maintaining pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience integrating various tools into CI/CD pipelines to automate builds,
testing, and deployments.
• Proficiency in managing software artifacts and dependencies using JFrog
Artifactory. This includes creating and managing repositories and integrating
Artifactory with our CI/CD pipelines.
• A strong scripting and automation skill set using languages like Python, Go,
or Bash.
Observability & Site Reliability Engineering (SRE):
• A solid understanding of SRE principles, including Service Level Objectives
(SLOs), error budgets, and a focus on reliability, scalability, and
performance.
• Hands-on experience with Datadog for full-stack observability, including
setting up monitors, creating dashboards, and using APM for distributed
tracing.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving platform issues before they
impact developers.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex, distributed systems and a methodical
approach to problem-solving.
Software Development Fundamentals:
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, TypeScript, and
JavaScript.
• Experience with web development fundamentals and API design (REST, GraphQL).
• A solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) best
practices, including version control with Git.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a dedicated Platform Engineering or Developer
Experience (DevX) team.
• Contributions to open-source projects, especially Backstage or other
developer tools.
• Familiarity with securing CI/CD pipelines and implementing secure coding
practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work
effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• • A product-oriented mindset, treating the internal developer platform as a
product with developers as your customers.
Platform Engineer (Developer Experience)
Location: Hybrid - 2-3 Days in Office - Madison, Boston, Denver , Could
also be 100% remote
Duration: 6 Months but possibility of extension
Type: C2C
Visa:
Interview Mode: Video
Job Description:
Visa: NO H1B/TN
Need genuine candidates with excellent communication skills.
2 managerial refreneces
Local candidates are higly preferred so please try to submit local first
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Platform Engineer to join our growing
team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and
maintaining our internal developer platform, built on Backstage. You will focus
on enhancing developer productivity and creating a seamless experience for our
software development teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong software
development background, a proactive and problem-solving mindset aligned with
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, and a deep-seated passion for
improving the developer experience (DevX).
Core Qualifications & Responsibilities:
Developer Experience (DevX) & Backstage Development:
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing an internal
developer portal, preferably with .
• A strong desire to improve the developer experience by creating self-service
tools and streamlining workflows.
• Expertise in developing custom Backstage plugins and customizing the platform
using TypeScript, Node.js, and React to meet the unique needs of our
developers.
• Experience configuring and managing the Backstage Software Catalog to provide
a unified view of services, documentation, and tooling.
• Ability to create and maintain software templates using Backstage''s
Scaffolder to standardize project creation and enforce best practices.
Cloud and Infrastructure Management:
• Extensive experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Google Cloud Platform) and
familiarity with the other. This includes expertise in core services like VPC,
IAM, S3, and managed Kubernetes (EKS, GKE).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and hands-on
experience with tools like Terraform to automate the provisioning and
management of cloud resources.
• Experience with to manage cloud services and infrastructure
through a unified, Kubernetes-native API. This includes creating and managing
composite resources to abstract away the complexity of the underlying
infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies, including Docker and
Kubernetes, and their ecosystems.
CI/CD & DevOps Mindset:
• Solid experience with CI/CD principles and proficiency in building and
maintaining pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience integrating various tools into CI/CD pipelines to automate builds,
testing, and deployments.
• Proficiency in managing software artifacts and dependencies using JFrog
Artifactory. This includes creating and managing repositories and integrating
Artifactory with our CI/CD pipelines.
• A strong scripting and automation skill set using languages like Python, Go,
or Bash.
Observability & Site Reliability Engineering (SRE):
• A solid understanding of SRE principles, including Service Level Objectives
(SLOs), error budgets, and a focus on reliability, scalability, and
performance.
• Hands-on experience with Datadog for full-stack observability, including
setting up monitors, creating dashboards, and using APM for distributed
tracing.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving platform issues before they
impact developers.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex, distributed systems and a methodical
approach to problem-solving.
Software Development Fundamentals:
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, TypeScript, and
JavaScript.
• Experience with web development fundamentals and API design (REST, GraphQL).
• A solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) best
practices, including version control with Git.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a dedicated Platform Engineering or Developer
Experience (DevX) team.
• Contributions to open-source projects, especially Backstage or other
developer tools.
• Familiarity with securing CI/CD pipelines and implementing secure coding
practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work
effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• • A product-oriented mindset, treating the internal developer platform as a
product with developers as your customers.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 91093714
- Position Id: 9011084
- Posted 2 days ago
Company Info
About Trail Blazer Consulting LLC
Trail Blazer is dedicated to providing IT services using latest technologies & trends. We offer our Staff Augmentation, IT consulting & Software development and testing services to all our clients at most of the overseas locations with our highly skilled consultants having vast experience in their relevant fields.
At TRAIL BLAZER we help our IT consultants explore different industries, multiply their skills, and accelerate their career growth with industry-leading firms. We offer the flexibility of direct hire placements, temporary, and project work. With offices nationwide, TRAIL BLAZER combines the resources of a national network with in- depth local expertise. We offer the flexibility of direct placements, and project work.
Trail Blazer Consulting LLC is headquartered in Astoria, NY, USA. We are a leading professional consulting firm with a global database of applicants and state of art technology and process to identify the best and brightest skills.Trail Blazer is committed to provide customer satisfaction through commitment highest standards of services. With a range of skill sets and a flexible support network, we can deliver quick and cost effective resources to our valued Clients. We spend a considerable amount of time and resources screening and hiring top quality consultants, which allows us to provide premier resources that meet and exceed our client expectations.
OUR MISSION, VISION& VALUES:
We at TRAIL BLAZER CONSULTING believe in attaining success. We know that success is important to both our associates and our clients. Our mission is to understand and deliver 100%. With our commitment towards our clients, it helps us in achieving growth, innovation and excellence. We want to be an integral part of that process. To that end, we believe in the following Mission & Vision Statements and set of Core Values:
STAFF AUGMENTATION:
Staff Augmentation, or better known as subcontracting, is primarily outsourcing of manpower on a skill requirement or project completion basis for a limited period of time. From the past few years the IT departments have gone through a difficult phase as they have been pressed to deliver impressive results on multiple initiatives with limited staff. Staffing may be desired when there are a dynamic temporary or permanent people or skilled staff.
IT CONSULTING:
TRAIL BLAZER brings together the key IT consulting services that address aspects of reducing cost, increasing agility and enabling transformation. Our consultations are based on an analytical approach to understand the business problems, resulting in the practical recommendation and actionable plans. Our value proposition is based on a confluence of business knowledge, deep hands-on technology skills and a focused approach through the use of in-house methodologies, frameworks and tools.
CORE VALUES:
TRAIL BLAZER CONSULTING core values convey who we are as an organization and how we deliver value.
VOLUNTEER
our time, talent & resources
ACCOUNTABILITY
as we pursue our aspirations
LEGACY
to impact others lives
UNBEATABLE
as we collaborate & compete
EXTRAORDINARY
in all we do
At TRAIL BLAZER we help our IT consultants explore different industries, multiply their skills, and accelerate their career growth with industry-leading firms. We offer the flexibility of direct hire placements, temporary, and project work. With offices nationwide, TRAIL BLAZER combines the resources of a national network with in- depth local expertise. We offer the flexibility of direct placements, and project work.
Trail Blazer Consulting LLC is headquartered in Astoria, NY, USA. We are a leading professional consulting firm with a global database of applicants and state of art technology and process to identify the best and brightest skills.Trail Blazer is committed to provide customer satisfaction through commitment highest standards of services. With a range of skill sets and a flexible support network, we can deliver quick and cost effective resources to our valued Clients. We spend a considerable amount of time and resources screening and hiring top quality consultants, which allows us to provide premier resources that meet and exceed our client expectations.
OUR MISSION, VISION& VALUES:
We at TRAIL BLAZER CONSULTING believe in attaining success. We know that success is important to both our associates and our clients. Our mission is to understand and deliver 100%. With our commitment towards our clients, it helps us in achieving growth, innovation and excellence. We want to be an integral part of that process. To that end, we believe in the following Mission & Vision Statements and set of Core Values:
STAFF AUGMENTATION:
Staff Augmentation, or better known as subcontracting, is primarily outsourcing of manpower on a skill requirement or project completion basis for a limited period of time. From the past few years the IT departments have gone through a difficult phase as they have been pressed to deliver impressive results on multiple initiatives with limited staff. Staffing may be desired when there are a dynamic temporary or permanent people or skilled staff.
IT CONSULTING:
TRAIL BLAZER brings together the key IT consulting services that address aspects of reducing cost, increasing agility and enabling transformation. Our consultations are based on an analytical approach to understand the business problems, resulting in the practical recommendation and actionable plans. Our value proposition is based on a confluence of business knowledge, deep hands-on technology skills and a focused approach through the use of in-house methodologies, frameworks and tools.
CORE VALUES:
TRAIL BLAZER CONSULTING core values convey who we are as an organization and how we deliver value.
VOLUNTEER
our time, talent & resources
ACCOUNTABILITY
as we pursue our aspirations
LEGACY
to impact others lives
UNBEATABLE
as we collaborate & compete
EXTRAORDINARY
in all we do
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