Platform Engineer

Paylocity; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the infrastructure that supports our applications and services. You will work with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Helm, RedHat Linux, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS IAM to ensure reliability, security, and cost efficiency.

This role requires hands-on experience with the listed tools and a proactive approach to improving platform performance and security across the stack, with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet).
• RedHat Linux administration and container orchestration know-how.
• Security-focused DevSecOps practices and AWS IAM understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain platform infrastructure and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and security.
• Optimize performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability of the platform.

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

RedHat Linux

Helm

Container Management

CI/CD

AWS IAM

DevSecOps

Job description

Description

As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports the organization's applications and services. Your role will involve working with Kubernetes, DevSecOps practices, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, RedHat Linux, Helm, container management, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS IAM. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of the platform, as well as optimizing performance and cost-efficiency.
To excel in this role, you should have hands-on experience with the tools and processes mentioned above. Familiarity with Kubernetes for container orchestration, DevSecOps practices for integrating security into the development process, and Terraform for infrastructure as code will be beneficial. Experience with Ansible and Puppet for configuration management, RedHat Linux for operating system administration, Helm for managing Kubernetes applications, and AWS IAM for identity and access management will also be valuable. Your expertise in these areas will enable you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the platform infrastructure.

This role requires an active TS/SCI FSP to start

Requirements

• Kubernetes
• DevSecOps
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Puppet
• RedHat Linux
• Helm
• Container Management
• CI/CD
• AWS IAM

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Relevant certifications in Kubernetes, DevSecOps, or AWS
• Experience working with large-scale cloud environments