Platform Infrastructure Engineer

Platform Infrastructure EngineerJob#: 3055943Job Description:Platform Infrastructure EngineerLocation: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)Alternate Location: Charlotte, NC & Plano, TX (Hybrid)Role OverviewThe individual in this role is responsible for designing and delivering infrastructure tools and services that enable business strategies in accordance with architectural governance, standards, and policies. Operating within a platform engineering team, this role focuses on building and evolving a self-service AWS platform that enables internal technology teams to deploy and operate services securely, consistently, and efficiently in a regulated financial environment. This individual continuously seeks opportunities to improve the reliability, scalability, security, and developer experience of the platform and embraces a culture that drives innovation and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in translating business and platform requirements into technical definitions, reference architectures, Terraform modules, and reusable platform patterns.Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to provision AWS services in a scalable, consistent, and compliant manner.Contribute to the development of a self-service AWS platform, creating standardized “golden paths” and templates.Develop and maintain automation and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, including validation, security scanning, and controlled infrastructure deployments.Embed security-by-design principles into platform services, ensuring secure defaults through implementation of IAM best practices, encryption standards, and secure network architectures.Support implementation of governance and guardrails, ensuring infrastructure complies with internal security, risk, and regulatory requirements.Develop software and automation solutions to eliminate manual processes and improve platform usability, reliability, and operational efficiency.Develop and maintain Python-based automation and tooling to support platform capabilities and reduce manual operational effort.Act as a subject matter contributor within AWS, Terraform, and platform engineering practices.Required QualificationsEducation: Minimum of a 7-year degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.Experience: Minimum 5+ years of Cloud Automation Engineer working experience. Significant experience writing Hashicorp Terraform configurations and modules, including experience with Terraform Enterprise (TFE). Experience in enterprise-scale environments, building highly available IaaS and PaaS solutions.Technical Skills:Experience in DevOps and GitOps models with infra-as-code, config-as-code, policy-as-code.Strong knowledge of AWS, cloud adoption framework, and Well-Architected Framework principals.Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts, subnets, routing, load balancing, firewalls, and cloud security.Experience with container-related technologies and CICD tools such as Jenkins.Experience in programming and infra-automation tools including Terraform, Ansible, Java, or Python.Proficient in at least one scripting language (i.e. Bash, Python).Experience in Cloud logging, monitoring, and observability tools.Preferred QualificationsExperience in the financial services industry.Experience in various public cloud service providers.Experience on technology and infrastructure teams.Experience in Linux/UNIX system administration.Experience with Container technologies (Kubernetes, Openshift, Docker).Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. 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