Platform Engineer

Job Summary
Our client is seeking a DevOps/Software Engineer to join their team. This is a contract role, local to Maryland Heights, MO and will serve in a primarily on-site capacity with flexibility. The primary focus of this role is to provide AWS infrastructure support. The team is looking to hire ASAP, so please reach out with your resume quickly! This is a 12 month contract position.


Core Responsibilities

• Manage and support all aspects of the SDLC pipeline, including production deployments, environment refreshes, and ongoing operational support
• Administer and support change control throughout delivery
• Utilize SDLC tools, including Git (Bitbucket/GitHub/GitLab), Jenkins, and Artifactory, to manage code, automate builds, and orchestrate production deployments
• Monitor and respond to application performance, system health, and security vulnerabilities using tools such as Appdynamics, Splunk, Teradata Viewpoint, and AWS CloudWatch
• Architect and implement scalable and reliable solutions within the AWS ecosystem
• Troubleshoot and manage connectivity / firewall requests
• Implement and enforce server encryption, certifications, and patches
• Develop and support ETL processes and APIs, integrating various data sources and targets
• Write and optimize SQL queries for Teradata, MySQL, SQL Server, and Postgres by applying query performance tuning techniques
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including AWS and Teradata product management, cloud operations, and upstream boundary partners
• Manage and support IAM permissions and policies

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Expert-level knowledge of AWS infrastructure and architecture
• Strong background in software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles
• Experience driving cloud-native initiatives
• The resource will be given technical authority to provide guidance and recommendations on AWS infrastructure items, data engineering (ETL), CI/CD delivery, and system performance

Work Environment

• Location: Maryland Heights, Missouri
• Hybrid - 4 days onsite

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $55.00 and $58.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.


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