Platform Engineer

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Platform Engineer in New York, NY.Responsibilities:* Platform Engineer will design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs supporting enterprise platform capabilities and sandbox environments* Build cloud-native applications primarily in Python, with occasional development in Java* Develop and deploy containerized workloads on Amazon EKS (Kubernetes)* Create and maintain connectivity patterns and integration services for approved enterprise data sources* Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, integrating with enterprise identity platforms and access controls* Build observability capabilities including logging, monitoring, tracing, alerting, and operational dashboards* Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to review designs, recommend improvements, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards* Contribute to platform reliability, scalability, security, and performance optimization efforts* As a Platform Engineer, you will participate in code reviews and uphold engineering best practices, testing standards, and development guidelines* Troubleshoot production issues and support continuous improvement initiatives* Maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, and integration specifications* Work within Agile delivery teams while operating with a high degree of ownership and accountabilityRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience* Approximately 3+ years of software engineering, platform engineering, or cloud engineering experience* Strong development experience with Python* Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and backend services* Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Amazon EKS* Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker* Experience leveraging GitHub for source control, branching strategies, pull requests, and code reviews* Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines* Working knowledge of Java and experience supporting Java-based services* Familiarity with AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectural patterns* Understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture concepts* Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving abilities* Ability to work independently within established architectural guardrailsPreferred Qualifications:* AWS certification or Kubernetes certification* Experience in integrating enterprise identity solutions such as OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, Keycloak, Entra ID, or similar technologies* Experience implementing observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, CloudWatch, Datadog, or related tools* Experience connecting to enterprise databases, APIs, and data platforms* Experience working in highly regulated or security-conscious environments* Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform* Exposure to AI, machine learning, or enterprise data platformsJob TypeContractCompensation45 - $50