Platform Architect

Confidential; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Los Angeles seeks an experienced architect to strengthen platform delivery by building robust CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and Python.

You will standardize deployment patterns, embed security scanning, and advance pipeline-as-code practices across Windows and Linux environments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Platform/DevOps roles, hands-on IaC with Terraform/OpenTofu and AWS CDK, and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Platform/DevOps, Release, Architect or Pipeline Engineer role.
• Hands-on with GitLab CI/CD to design complex pipelines.
• Strong Python scripting for automation and API integration.
• IaC tools: Terraform/OpenTofu; AWS CDK in automated pipelines.
• Security in CI/CD: SAST/DAST and secret management.
• Win/Linux build agents administration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD.
• Develop automation scripts and tooling in Python to streamline build, test, release.
• Maintain reusable pipeline templates for standardization across teams.
• Integrate IaC workflows (Terraform/OpenTofu) into pipelines for environment provisioning.
• Enforce security best practices in CI/CD, including scanning and secret management.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize build times and manage artifacts.
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures across Windows and Linux environments.
• Implement pipeline observability and metrics for deployment visibility.
• Contribute to Pipeline Engineering standards and GitOps best practices.
• Stay current with CI/CD, DevSecOps trends and tooling.

Skills

GitLab CI/CD

Python

AWS

DevSecOps

SAST/DAST

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Python

Terraform/OpenTofu

AWS CDK

AWS

SonarQube

Artifactory

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking architect to strengthen our pipeline delivery capabilities by architecting robust CI/CD workflows within our Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will drive the design and evolution of scalable, secure, and automated pipelines, primarily utilizing GitLab CI/CD and Python. You’ll work closely with diverse technology teams to standardize deployment patterns, embed security scanning, and champion pipeline-as-code methodologies. If you’re passionate about platform efficiency, advanced automation, and accelerating the software development lifecycle, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD to support microservices and monolithic applications.
• Develop and maintain advanced automation scripts and tooling using Python to streamline build, test, and release processes.
• Architect and maintain reusable pipeline templates and libraries to ensure standardization and ease of adoption across development teams.
• Integrate Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows (Terraform/OpenTofu) into application pipelines for automated environment provisioning.
• Implement and enforce security best practices within the CI/CD lifecycle, including SAST/DAST scanning, dependency checking, and secret management.
• Collaborate closely with diverse teams to optimize build times, manage artifact lifecycles, and provide Pipeline Engineering expertise.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex pipeline failures, build errors, and deployment issues across Windows and Linux environments.
• Implement and manage pipeline observability and metrics to ensure deployment visibility and proactive issue detection.
• Clearly and concisely contribute to the development and documentation of Pipeline Engineering standards and GitOps best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in CI/CD, DevSecOps, and build automation.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members on pipeline architecture and Python automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in a Platform, DevOps, Release, Architect or Pipeline Engineer role.
• Extensive hands-on experience designing and implementing complex CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Strong scripting and software development skills, specifically with Python, for automation and API integration.
• Solid understanding of Windows/Linux Server administration as it relates to build agents and deployment targets.
• Proven experience integrating infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform (OpenTofu) and AWS CDK, into automated pipelines.
• Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Deep understanding of security best practices (DevSecOps) and their implementation in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., SonarQube).
• Solid understanding of version control strategies (Git branching models) and artifact management (e.g., Artifactory).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to build and deployment failures.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with containerization & orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes/EKS)
• Relevant AWS or Platform/DevOps certifications.
• Strong background with .NET/Core build processes and deployment patterns.
• Experience migrating legacy pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) to GitLab CI/CD.
• Understanding of Windows server build processes using tools like Packer and Chocolatey.
• Experience with monitoring tools integrated into deployment workflows (e.g., New Relic, CloudWatch).