Platform Engineer

JCD Staffing; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JCD Staffing is seeking a Staff Platform Engineer to lead the strategy and development of a cloud platform for operational intelligence. Based in Aurora, CO, the role focuses on AWS architecture and reliability. We prefer local candidates for a hybrid schedule.

Successful applicants will have 7-15 years of experience in cloud systems, with expertise in AWS and infrastructure automation. This is a high-impact opportunity with a focus on security and mission-driven operations.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years building scalable, secure, and reliable cloud systems.
• Deep expertise with AWS services and best practices.
• Strong development experience with Python and/or Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction and delivery of core platform initiatives.
• Design and implement scalable AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Lead infrastructure-as-code efforts and cloud automation initiatives.

Skills

AWS services expertise

Infrastructure as Code tools

Python or Node.js development

AWS networking

Leadership in technical initiatives

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Splunk

Datadog

Job description

Staff Platform Engineer – Platform Development
Location: Denver, CO preferred (Hybrid) | Also open to San Antonio, TX, Brooklyn, NY, or Remote (US-based)
Clearance: Must be a US Citizen and eligible for Secret Clearance

We are hiring a Staff Platform Engineer to help lead the strategy, architecture, and development of a mission‑critical cloud platform supporting operational intelligence and critical infrastructure systems. This role will focus heavily on AWS architecture, platform reliability, infrastructure automation, and scalable cloud services.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction and delivery of core platform initiatives
• Design and implement scalable AWS cloud infrastructure and networking solutions
• Lead infrastructure-as-code efforts and cloud automation initiatives
• Improve platform reliability, observability, security, and deployment workflows
• Partner with Product, Operations, and Engineering leadership on roadmap execution
• Mentor engineers and establish engineering best practices across the platform organization

Required Experience

• 7-15 years building scalable, secure, and reliable cloud systems
• Deep expertise with AWS services and cloud architecture best practices
• Strong experience with AWS networking including VPCs, subnets, Route53, Transit Gateways, and network firewalls
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Strong development experience with Python and/or Node.js
• Experience replatforming or migrating services within AWS environments
• Proven ability to lead large-scale cross‑functional technical initiatives

Preferred Experience

• AWS professional certifications such as Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer
• Experience with Windows domain environments
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Splunk or Datadog
• Experience within operational intelligence, industrial technology, or DoD/Air Force environments

Additional Details

• Denver‑area candidates strongly preferred
• Hybrid schedule for local candidates (2 days onsite weekly)
• Remote employees travel quarterly for team meetings
• Security+ or Cloud+ certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

This is a high‑impact opportunity to shape the future of a secure cloud platform supporting critical infrastructure and mission‑driven operations.