Senior Platform Engineer: GHEC Migration Lead (Remote)

Modus Create; Poland; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Modus Create is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to lead cloud-native migrations to GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC) and establish governed Enterprise Managed Users (EMU). You will drive automation, IaC, and scalable platform services while collaborating with cross-functional client teams on a remote-first engagement.

This role emphasizes expert migration strategies, IAM governance, and modern DevOps practices, with overlap into EST hours and a requirement for reliable high-speed internet.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with cloud-native platform migrations to modern compute, storage, and auth primitives.
• Expertise in GitHub Enterprise Cloud migrations, specifically using GEI and managing Enterprise Managed Users (EMU).
• Experience building and maintaining scalable, reliable platform services.
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of internal developer platforms (IDP).
• Understanding of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud-native architecture principles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure (preferred) and distributed systems, platform APIs, and cloud-native design.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins) and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and HashiCorp tooling.
• Strong automation skills in Python, bash, or Powershell; knowledge of AI-powered SDLC and agentic tooling.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to mentor client teams and work independently with minimal direction.
• Migrate all repositories, user accounts, and access controls to a new, secure GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC) instance with EMU and Data Residency.
• Establish a governed EMU environment with centralized IAM.
• Use GEI to migrate repositories and workflows, preserving full Git history, branch protections, and metadata.
• Transition from individual repository permissions to scalable, team-based access synced with the identity provider.
• Validate all integrations and dependent toolchains prior to cutover to ensure operational continuity.
• Deliver a fully documented, governed environment in handoff.
• Design and maintain robust infrastructure platforms that empower engineering teams to deliver software efficiently.
• Standardize platform tooling, ensuring consistency and reliability across environments.
• Develop and support self-service capabilities for infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.
• Overlap with EST business hours daily.
• Reliable high-speed internet is a must.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with client IT teams and internal Modus engagement leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact migrations to GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC).
• Design governed EMU environments for IAM and data residency.
• Migrate repositories, workflows, and access controls with full Git history intact.
• Implement IaC and CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and Terraform.
• Mentor client teams and collaborate with Modus leadership.
• Ensure operational continuity and validate integrations before cutover.
• Deliver a fully documented, scalable platform for engineering teams.

Skills

Cloud migrations

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Automation

Mentor teams

Independent work

Tools

GitHub Enterprise Cloud

GEI

EMU

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Terraform

Job description

Modus Create is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to lead cloud-native migrations to GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC) and establish governed Enterprise Managed Users (EMU). You will drive automation, IaC, and scalable platform services while collaborating with cross-functional client teams on a remote-first engagement.

This role emphasizes expert migration strategies, IAM governance, and modern DevOps practices, with overlap into EST hours and a requirement for reliable high-speed internet.