Senior Platform Engineer

Senior Platform Engineer Position Summary Blue Line Solutions is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join our core infrastructure team during an exciting period of growth and modernization as we continue migrating our law enforcement SaaS platform to Microsoft Azure. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the foundational infrastructure, deployment automation, platform services, and operational tooling that enable our engineering teams to build, deploy, and support applications at scale. The Senior Platform Engineer will serve as a technical leader in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and platform architecture. Key Responsibilities Platform Architecture & Engineering Design, develop, and maintain scalable platform services and infrastructure supporting cloud-native applications. Architect and implement reusable platform patterns, standards, and best practices across engineering teams. Develop and support backend services utilizing C# and .NET 8 where platform-level solutions require custom development. Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system architecture, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency. Support microservices and event-driven architectures across the technology stack. Cloud Infrastructure & Infrastructure as Code Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure supporting production and development environments. Design and evolve Terraform modules supporting Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), networking, storage, security, and related cloud services. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions utilizing Terraform, Bicep, or similar technologies. Ensure infrastructure remains secure, scalable, resilient, and cost‑effective. Establish cloud governance, operational standards, and deployment best practices. DevOps & Deployment Automation Build and optimize Azure DevOps pipelines utilizing shared templates, artifact management, automated testing, and deployment strategies supporting zero‑downtime releases. Implement and maintain GitOps deployment workflows utilizing tools such as Flux or ArgoCD. Develop deployment automation strategies that improve reliability and accelerate software delivery. Manage source control, release management, build automation, and deployment processes. Continuously improve software delivery and operational efficiency. Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Design and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions utilizing Grafana, Prometheus, Azure Monitor, and related observability platforms. Champion Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices including incident response, root cause analysis, runbook development, service reliability, and operational readiness. Monitor platform performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement. Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex production and infrastructure issues. Promote an observability‑first approach across engineering teams. Collaboration & Technical Leadership Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, and leadership teams to deliver scalable technology solutions. Participate in architectural reviews, technical planning, and strategic technology initiatives. Mentor junior engineers and support professional development efforts across the team. Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements to platform architecture and engineering practices. Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. 6+ years of backend, platform, or software engineering experience. 3+ years of cloud infrastructure experience, preferably within Microsoft Azure. Strong proficiency with C# and .NET 8. Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes (AKS preferred) and Docker containerization. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps best practices. Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, event‑driven architecture, and modern software design patterns. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Experience supporting production environments and highly available systems. Preferred Experience with GitOps tools such as Flux or ArgoCD. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or similar technologies). Experience with messaging and event‑streaming technologies such as RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, or Kafka. Experience with monitoring and observability tools including Grafana, Prometheus, and Azure Monitor. Experience working within highly scalable, distributed system environments. Microsoft Azure certifications. Key Skills Microsoft Azure Kubernetes (AKS) Docker Terraform Azure DevOps GitOps (Flux / ArgoCD) CI/CD & Deployment Automation Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) C# & .NET 8 Infrastructure as Code Cloud Networking Microservices Architecture Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 annually Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Flexible Schedule Professional Development Opportunities Schedule Full‑Time Monday through Friday Day Shift Occasional after‑hours support for deployments, maintenance windows, and critical incidents Blue Line Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr