DevOps/Platform Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 89,544 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm located in Detroit, MI is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a 12-month contract role focused on designing and implementing an innovative Internal Developer Platform. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in Platform Engineering and strong skills in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and OPA, as well as Azure cloud experience. This hybrid position allows for in-office work on selected days, providing a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools.
• 2+ years’ experience working with Azure cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evolve an Internal Developer Platform (IDP).
• Create paved roads balancing developer autonomy with organizational standards.
• Implement automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure management.
• Collaborate with application teams to understand needs and shape platform interfaces.
• Embed security and compliance into platform workflows.

Skills

Platform Engineering

Infrastructure as Code

Azure cloud

CI/CD pipelines

Git-based workflows

Tools

Terraform

OPA

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Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Location: Detroit, MI (Hybrid) - In office (Tue, Wed, Thu)

Assignment: 12 months then eligible for contract renewal

Pay: $65–75/hr W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Role Summary

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating a modern Internal Developer Platform (IDP) that enables application teams to deliver software quickly and within enterprise guardrails, policies, and standards. The platform encompasses developer self‑service capabilities, standardized application patterns, and automated cloud resource provisioning. The platform is in its early stages and is being built to enable application teams to deliver software efficiently while operating within defined enterprise guardrails, policies, and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evolve an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) providing self‑service access to cloud application deployment and infrastructure provisioning capabilities.
• Create paved roads and golden paths balancing developer autonomy with organizational standards and policy enforcement.
• Design and maintain Infrastructure‑as‑Code modules representing approved infrastructure and application patterns that are reusable, versioned, well‑documented, and secure.
• Implement automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning, updates, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with application teams to understand needs and shape intuitive platform interfaces.
• Produce documentation, onboarding materials, and example workflows to enable self‑service.
• Embed security, compliance, and governance requirements directly into platform workflows, monitor platform usage and performance, and continuously improve based on feedback.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, OPA).
• 2+ years’ experience working with Azure cloud.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git‑based workflows.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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