Lead Platform Engineer – Cloud & Developer Platforms, Kubernetes

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian is seeking a senior Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate enterprise cloud platforms and automation ecosystems. You will own the EKS platform lifecycle and guide automation efforts for multiple application teams.

The role requires deep Kubernetes expertise, strong scripting and Linux skills, and experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and serverless models. You will mentor engineers and advance platform maturity at scale.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in platform/ cloud engineering, DevOps, or similar roles.
• Deep hands-on Kubernetes and EKS production operations.
• Experience with Linux troubleshooting, Docker, and automation.
• Strong IaC skills with Terraform or equivalent.
• CI/CD experience with Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions.
• Programming/scripting in Python and Shell for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate Guardian's enterprise cloud platforms and automation ecosystems.
• Own critical components of the Amazon EKS platform lifecycle.
• Support automation, system design, and operational tooling for application teams.
• Balance deep Kubernetes ownership with versatile engineering across scripting, Linux, Helm, CI/CD, and serverless workflows.
• Focus on reliability, security-by-default patterns, and disciplined platform lifecycle management.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to raising platform engineering, automation, and operational maturity.

Skills

Kubernetes

Amazon EKS

Linux

Docker

Terraform

Jenkins/GitHub Actions

Python

Shell scripting

Serverless (AWS)

Helm charts

CI/CD automation

Automation

Security by default

Job description

Design, build, and operate Guardian's enterprise cloud application platforms and automation ecosystems. Own critical components of the Amazon EKS platform lifecycle. Support automation, system design, and operational tooling for application teams. Balance deep Kubernetes platform ownership with versatile engineering skills across scripting, Linux systems, automation, Helm charts, CI/CD, and serverless workflows. Focus on operational reliability, security-by-default patterns, and disciplined platform lifecycle management. Mentor engineers and contribute to raising overall platform engineering, automation, and operational maturity.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in platform engineering, cloud engineering, DevOps, SRE, or closely related roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Amazon EKS, including real-world production operations and upgrades.
• Broad engineering depth beyond Kubernetes, including:
• Linux systems troubleshooting
• Container runtimes and Docker
• Automation and scripting for operational workflows
• Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and serverless execution models.
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or equivalent tools.
• Experience building and operating CI/CD automation using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python and Shell.
• Solid understanding of how application architecture decisions impact reliability, security, and operations.
• Experience designing and operating platforms consumed by multiple application teams at enterprise scale.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, cross-layer issues spanning:
• Kubernetes platforms
• Linux and containers
• CI/CD and automation tooling
• Security and observability systems.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in Platform Engineering and Cloud Engineering, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and Amazon EKS management, automation, and operational reliability. Proficient in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices, ensuring secure and efficient application lifecycle management.