Platform Engineer (DevOps)

Job Title: Platform Engineer (DevOps)
Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Work Mode : 5 Days Onsite

Duration : Contract to Hire

Responsibilities
• Design, build, and optimize enterprise CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and other modern DevOps platforms
• Administer enterprise Source Code Management (SCM) repositories, implementing branching strategies, release management, version control, and code integration best practices
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to provision and manage cloud and hybrid infrastructure
• Build, deploy, and support cloud-native microservices and RESTful APIs that power platform services and engineering automation
• Deploy, configure, and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes (GKE), and Helm
• Design reusable platform components, automation frameworks, engineering utilities, and integrations that improve developer productivity and operational efficiency
• Champion DevSecOps principles by embedding security, compliance, governance, and quality controls throughout the software development lifecycle
• Implement enterprise monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Splunk, AppDynamics, and comparable platforms to improve system health, reliability, and operational visibility
• Design, deploy, and support scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (preferred) or AWS using cloud engineering best practices
• Troubleshoot complex platform, infrastructure, networking, and deployment issues while driving continuous platform improvements
• Partner with software engineers, cloud architects, infrastructure teams, and client stakeholders to deliver reliable enterprise platform solutions
• Create and maintain technical documentation including platform architecture, deployment standards, engineering playbooks, and operational procedures
• Mentor fellow engineers by promoting automation, engineering best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, SRE, Cloud Engineer, Pipeline Engineer, or in a similar role
• Strong programming and automation experience using Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Groovy, Bash, YAML, Perl, or Ruby
• Experience developing microservices, RESTful APIs, and build automation using Maven and Gradle
• Strong expertise with Git and modern Source Code Management practices, including branching strategies, release management, pull request workflows, and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes (GKE), Helm, and enterprise Kubernetes platforms such as OpenShift, Tanzu, Rancher (RKE), or similar
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, with familiarity in tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Knowledge of cloud-native infrastructure deployment on Google Cloud Platform (preferred) or AWS
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems supporting enterprise applications
• Experience with enterprise monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, Prometheus, ELK/OpenSearch, or similar
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases including SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and tools like Liquibase
• Experience working within Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
• Passion for automation, continuous improvement, platform engineering, and enterprise solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Supporting enterprise cloud migrations and platform modernization projects
• Knowledge of security automation, policy-as-code, secrets management, and DevSecOps toolings
• Implementing GitOps methodologies with Argo CD or Flux
• Certifications such as Google Cloud Professional, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Terraform, AWS, or similar
• Supporting high-availability, mission-critical enterprise environments
• Consulting experience with enterprise clients and cross-functional teams

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.