Platform Engineer

Job Title: Platform Engineer

Location: Remote/Miami, FL, USA

Duration: 02 months+

Notes:

Details of the request include: Must-have skill requirements of the role: Lead continuous improvement of SDLC automation toolchain Automate deployments of configurations/applications in Linux environments Architect, build, and maintain automation frameworks & CI/CD pipelines Manage & optimize AWS cloud deployments (Amazon EKS/Kubernetes) Drive automation of application deployments to reduce manual work Qualifications: 5 8 years in platform engineering / DevOps Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field Expertise in automation tooling & modern DevOps practices CI/CD tools, IaC, AWS (EKS/Kubernetes) Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef) Strong Bash & Python scripting Linux expertise Excellent communication/problem solving Role is remote but required onsite as needed (typically week 1 onsite). Contract Duration: Through May 8, 2026, with chance to extend.

Contract Description:

• Lead continuous improvement of the SDLC automation toolchain, partnering with engineering, architecture, and operations teams to identify opportunities for efficiency and modernization.
• Design and implement automated deployments of configurations and applications on Linux based environments.
• Architect, build, and maintain automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines enabling reliable and repeatable software delivery.
• Oversee and optimize AWS cloud deployments-particularly Amazon EKS or Kubernetes-to ensure scalability, security, and operational excellence.
• Drive automation of application deployments to reduce manual work, increase delivery speed, and improve operational reliability.

Qualifications:

• 5 8 years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or related technical roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven expertise in platform engineering principles, automation tooling, and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools, automation frameworks, and infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts.
• Hands on experience with AWS, specifically Amazon EKS or Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.