Platform Engineer

Synergy Interactive; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing firm in Chicago is seeking a high-energy Staff Platform Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering team. This role focuses on building impactful digital experiences and tackling complex challenges across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have deep experience in Linux systems and AWS, emphasizing operational excellence and automation. The position offers a competitive salary and full-time employment with opportunities for significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Deep experience with Linux systems and CI/CD tools.
• Proven ability to operate scalable and reliable infrastructure on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications and infrastructure.
• Create and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Lead incident management and operational excellence efforts.
• Participate in incident command and on-call rotations.

Skills

Linux systems

CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)

AWS

SaaS support

Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Vulnerability management

IT operations best practices

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Our practical pay range is based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

About the Role

We’re looking for a high-energy, enthusiastic Staff Platform Engineer to join a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team focused on building impactful, reliable digital experiences. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about refining their craft, enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, and thrives in environments where ideas are encouraged, shared, and implemented.

You’ll work across a broad technical surface area—including software engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)—while helping shape scalable systems that support critical business operations.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain applications, automation tools, and infrastructure to build, deploy, monitor, and integrate data across systems
• Create and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Lead and promote a strong culture of incident management and operational excellence
• Participate in incident command and on‑call rotations
• Collaborate closely with a team of skilled engineers to grow technical expertise and deliver at scale
• Drive efficiency, reliability, and performance improvements across software platforms
• Partner cross‑functionally to learn, teach, and share best practices across the organization

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Deep experience with Linux systems and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
• Proven ability to design and operate scalable, reliable infrastructure on AWS
• Hands‑on experience supporting SaaS or other managed software offerings
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management and security tooling
• Experience with at least one major public cloud platform
• Solid understanding of IT operations best practices in high‑availability environments
• Expertise in troubleshooting using monitoring and observability tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting; Technology, Information and Media