Platform Engineer

Hi,

I am Brandon
Echeverri, a Technology Operations Recruiter here at TEKsystems. I came across
your resume and was really impressed with your experience. Our client AMEX, is seeking a Platform Engineer
(AI-Driven Devops).

This is hybrid Monday and Friday
remote, Tuesday-Thursday onsite role. 6-month contract with either a conversion
to full time employment or extensions every 6 months, long-term opportunity.

• Pay range: $70-75

Timeline: Recruiter screening, 1 and done
interview w/hiring manager focus on demonstrating a sophisticated end-to-end
pipeline build

Location: 1500 Northwest 136th Avenue, Sunrise,
Florida, 33323, United States

Overview
American Express is
seeking expert-level Platform Engineers
to support a highly visible initiative within their Enterprise Platforms organization. This role will work directly
with senior engineering leadership to design and implement AI-driven platform architecture that enhances
development lifecycle efficiency, automation, and scalability.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on building
and optimizing end-to-end CI/CD/CT pipelines,
integrating modern AI tooling, and driving engineering productivity through
automation and intelligent systems.
Key
Responsibilities

• Partner directly with senior engineering leadership to design and evolve platform architecture
• Build and optimize end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Develop and maintain automated release management processes, including production deployment pipelines
• Leverage AI tools and agent-based automation (e.g., Claude, Codex, AI-assisted workflows) to improve engineering efficiency
• Implement Jira and GitHub integrations for automated workflows and traceability
• Design and maintain build systems using JVM ecosystem tools (Gradle, Maven)
• Drive automation of code reviews, GitHub bots, and pipeline governance
• Incorporate cybersecurity practices including automated vulnerability scanning and secret detection
• Enable engineering productivity measurement through DORA metrics and other KPIs
• Support cloud-native platform development including Kubernetes, buildpacks, and cloud pipelines
• Act as a subject matter expert on platform engineering best practices, automation, and scalability

Required
Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise-level experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or SRE
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
  • Build tools (Gradle, Maven)
  • Version control & integrations (GitHub, Jira)
• Proven experience designing and implementing end-to-end pipeline automation
• Experience with release management and deployment automation
• Exposure to or hands-on experience with AI-driven development tools / agent-based automation
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and containerization (Kubernetes)
• Experience implementing security practices in pipelines (SAST, secret scanning, vulnerability management)

Preferred
Qualifications

• Experience with AI agent orchestration and automation frameworks
• Familiarity with engineering productivity metrics (DORA)
• Experience building internal developer platforms at scale
• Strong background in highly regulated enterprise environments (financial services a plus)

Why Join

• Direct exposure to VP/Principal-level engineering leadership
• Opportunity to lead AI-driven transformation of enterprise platforms
• High-impact initiative with long-term roadmap
• Strong potential for extension and full-time conversion
• Work on cutting-edge DevOps + AI integration at scale

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Sunrise, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Sunrise,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.