Platform Engineer/ GitOps/Kubernetes

Philadelphia, PAOpen to RemoteFull Time$130k - $150kJoin a growing technology-driven organization supporting mission-critical environments through modern platform engineering and cloud-native infrastructure. This full-time opportunity is ideal for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer who is passionate about Kubernetes, automation, CI/CD, and secure software delivery across on-premises, air-gapped, private cloud, and regulated cloud environments. You'll work with technologies including Kubernetes, Python, Helm, Docker, Podman, GitOps, and cloud-native observability tools. This role offers the opportunity to build and evolve enterprise-scale platform capabilities that directly impact software delivery across multiple teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, enabling developer productivity, and driving automation at scale. You'll have the chance to influence platform strategy, work with cutting-edge open-source technologies, and help establish best practices for secure, repeatable software delivery in highly regulated environments. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Systems Administration, or Software Engineering Strong experience supporting both on-premises and cloud-based environments, including air-gapped deployments Expertise with Kubernetes administration, engineering, and operations Experience with Python scripting and infrastructure automation Hands-on experience with Helm for Kubernetes application packaging and deployments Knowledge of container technologies including Docker and/or Podman Desired Skills & Experience Experience with GitOps methodologies and tooling Knowledge of Kubernetes observability, monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions Experience implementing Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings Familiarity with cloud-native open-source ecosystems Experience with disaster recovery and high-availability architectures Background supporting highly regulated or secure environments Strong collaboration and knowledge-sharing skills What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown40% Kubernetes Platform Engineering 25% CI/CD, Automation & DevOps 15% Containerization (Docker/Podman) 10% Observability & Monitoring 10% Security & Infrastructure Operations Daily Responsibilities75% Hands-On Engineering 10% Platform Design & Architecture 15% Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing You will: Engineer and maintain upstream Kubernetes environments supporting scalable software delivery Build automation using Python and Helm to streamline deployments and platform operations Design secure-by-default platform capabilities with integrated security controls Create reusable platform services that accelerate development teams and customer outcomes Develop and support enterprise CI/CD tooling and delivery pipelines Implement observability solutions utilizing logs, metrics, and distributed tracing The Offer Bonus eligible You will receive the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off and Holidays Life and Disability Insurance Professional Development and Training Opportunities Flexible Work Arrangements Employee Assistance Program Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.