Platform Engineer

Harrington Starr; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access paid training for professional growth

Flexible work arrangements

Exciting projects with a dynamic team

Job summary

Harrington Starr is looking for a Platform Engineer specializing in AWS and Terraform in New York. The successful candidate will monitor and manage AWS-focused systems, develop CI/CD platforms, and enhance the developer experience within cloud infrastructure. This hybrid role offers a salary range of $150,000 to $180,000 plus benefits and bonuses. You'll engage in exciting projects, work with a dynamic team, and have access to continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in deploying and managing AWS applications with security best practices.
• Strong scripting skills specifically in Python.
• Experience in using Docker for software deployment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage AWS-focused systems and infrastructure.
• Build and maintain a platform for application provisioning.
• Develop CI/CD platforms integrated with development tools.
• Enhance cloud infrastructure and application deployment experience.
• Implement policies for Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD processes.

Skills

AWS application deployment

Python scripting

Docker containerization

CI/CD pipeline automation

Terraform

Grafana

Splunk

Job description

Platform Engineer – AWS/Terraform

• Global Financial Services organisation

Location: New York

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 + benefits + bonus

Hybrid: In office 3 days per week

Company Overview

Join a leading global financial services organisation in the heart of New York and drive innovation. The Platform Engineering team seeks an ambitious Engineer specialising in AWS, Python, Terraform, Git for CI/CD, and Docker to create a cutting‑edge platform for rapid, reliable software development and deployment.

What's In It For You

• Global:Join a dynamic team at a top Financial Services Firm.
• Continuous Learning:Access paid training for professional growth.
• Work-Life Balance:Flexible work arrangements, with 3 days in the New York office.
• Collaboration:Work closely with development teams on monitoring metrics and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Exciting Projects:Engage in complex, challenging projects.

Role Responsibilities

• System Management:Monitor and manage AWS‑focused systems and infrastructure.
• Platform Operations:Build and maintain a platform for cloud and on‑premise application provisioning and operation.
• Configuration and Maintenance:Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, software, and infrastructure tools.
• CI/CD Development:Develop a continuous integration and deployment platform integrated with development tools.
• Developer Experience:Enhance developer experience in cloud infrastructure and application deployment.
• Policy and Guidelines:Develop policies, standards, and guidelines for Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and CI/CD processes.
• Automation:Implement workflow and toolchain improvements for task automation.

Required Skills and Experience

• Cloud Proficiency:Securely deploy and manage AWS applications, with cloud‑native tooling and security best practices.
• Scripting Skills:Proficiency in Python.
• Docker Proficiency:Experience with Docker containerisation for software deployment and scalability.
• CI/CD Expertise:Automate software build, test, and deployment pipelines following agile methodologies.
• Terraform Exposure:Beneficial experience with Terraform.
• Observability Tools:Experience with Grafana and Splunk is beneficial, particularly in developing and applying an observability strategy across a large organisation.