Platform Engineer

Apex Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a platform engineer to design, deploy, and maintain data flow solutions. The role involves managing Linux servers and developing automation scripts to ensure operational stability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar, with strong problem-solving skills and 5+ years of experience in platform engineering.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

401K with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-demand training program

Access to certification prep

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering or systems administration.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable data flows across diverse data sources.
• Manage Linux servers, ensuring system health, security, and efficiency.
• Develop automation scripts for deployment.

Skills

Scripting skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Bash

Python

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining robust data flow solutions and ensuring operational stability across our platform infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure, scalable data flows across diverse data sources.
• Manage Linux servers, ensuring system health, security, and efficiency.
• Develop automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues related to NiFi and Linux environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering or systems administration.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python) and automation experience.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of security best practices in data flow management.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview:Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.