Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer (DevOps) - On-Site
in Westlake Village, CA
Contract-to-Hire | 6
Months

About the Role
Our client is expanding its Technology Operations Management group and is seeking multiple Platform Engineers (Mid & Expert Level) to support and enhance the core platform that powers the entire business. This team is central to infrastructure,
automation, and AI/ML-enabled platform operations. This is a full-time, 5-days-onsite position in Westlake Village, TX, working within a
fast-paced, high-impact engineering environment.

Responsibilities
As a Platform/DevOps Engineer, you will:
Cloud & Infrastructure

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient infrastructure on AWS.
• Architect and maintain Windows and Linux environments with seamless cloud integration.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using AWS CloudFormation/CDK and Terraform/OpenTofu.
• Manage configuration of Windows & Linux servers using Chef.

CI/CD & Automation

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines in GitLab CI/CD, including pipelines for .NET applications.
• Automate infrastructure and application deployments using scripting (Python, Ruby, Bash, PowerShell).
• Manage Windows Server builds leveraging tools like Packer and Chocolatey.

AI/ML Platform Engineering

• Integrate AI services (AWS Bedrock, Google Agentspace, and other generative AI frameworks).
• Build AI/ML infrastructure pipelines for training, inference, and deployment across AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
• Automate model lifecycle management (training deployment monitoring) in CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement observability, security, and cost-optimization strategies for AI-driven workloads.

Operations & Collaboration

• Troubleshoot platform, infrastructure, and application deployment issues.
• Implement monitoring and logging using tools like NewRelic and CloudWatch.
• Ensure security best practices across infrastructure and pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with development and AI engineering teams.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Contribute to documentation, DevOps standards, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering roles.
• 1+ years working with AI/ML services or LLM-driven architectures.
• Extensive experience with AWS (EC2, autoscaling, warm pools, networking, etc.).
• Strong Windows & Linux server administration
• Hands-on experience with AWS CDK and Terraform.
• Strong CI/CD expertise with GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience deploying & supporting .NET applications in cloud environments.
• Strong scripting: PowerShell, Python, Ruby, Bash.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls).
• Experience with monitoring tools (NewRelic, CloudWatch).
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• AWS or Google Cloud Platform certifications.
• Understanding of IIS administration on Windows servers.
• Experience with Windows image creation and automation tools (Packer, Chocolaty).

Work Environment

• On-site 5 days/week - Westlake Village, TX
• Highly collaborative, fast-paced engineering culture
• Team owns the organization's core platform - "keys to the castle" visibility and impact

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $80.00/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 fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 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.