Cloud Platform Engineer

Job Description

LRS is in need of a Cloud Platform Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Cincinnati, OH. If you're that person, submit your resume now!

Summary: This role blends hands-on software engineering with platform, infrastructure, and operational ownership. The engineer will support a modern AWS-based portal while also maintaining critical on-prem components, batch jobs, and shared services. They will partner closely with development teams, Production Support team, network and infrastructure groups to ensure the reliability, security, and compliance of the platform. The ideal candidate understands cloud architecture, CI/CD micro services, and microfrontends, and is comfortable navigating both code and infrastructure to keep systems healthy, secure, and complaint.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive recurring operational tasks such as certificate renewals, infrastructure upgrades, patching, and environment maintenance across AWS and on-premises systems by collaborating with network, infrastructure, and Production Support teams .
• Drive PCI, vulnerability management, and remediation efforts by coordinating with developers, security teams, and infrastructure teams.
• Execute and coordinate production releases, including release processes, validating deployments, managing cutovers, and ensuring smooth release execution.
• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and Production Support teams to resolve platform issues, plan migrations, and maintain system health.
• Develop a deep understanding of the portal's architecture, microservices, microfrontends, and integration points to support operational and engineering decisions.
• Make code changes when needed to support infrastructure or compliance initiatives, including remediation work and configuration updates.
• Support cloud migrations, deprecations, and modernization efforts across AWS and on-prem workloads.
• Ensure observability, logging and monitoring are in place and help drive improvements to system reliability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Must have a strong understanding of AWS services, cloud architecture and, on-prem infrastructure concepts.
• Must have experience with Angular, Ionic, Spring Boot, REST services, and micro services; ability to read, debug, and contribute to code.
• Must have familiarity with deployment workflows and release processes; ability to support production releases even though CI/CD pipelines are managed by separate teams.
• Must have knowledge of PCI, vulnerability management, patching, and secure development practices.
• Must have experience supporting production environments, troubleshooting issues, and handling infrastructure tasks such as certificate renewals and upgrades.
• Must have the ability to work across engineering, Production Support, network, and infrastructure teams to drive shared outcomes.
• Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across distributed systems.
• Must have experience with codes programs that interface with multiple applications.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document processes, explain technical issues to non-experts, and coordinate effectively across multiple technical teams
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a related area.

Experience Requirements: 5+ years of professional programming experience in software development, platforms engineering, or a related technical role

The base range for this contract position is $50.00 - $60.00 per hour, depending on experience; pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training

In some cases, LRS Consulting uses generative artificial intelligence ("AI") in support of our hiring processes. LRS takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions

LRS Company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status