Platform Engineer

TEKsystems; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Contract role

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks an Expert Platform Engineer to lead design, implementation, and management of scalable software platforms, workflows, and cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, ensure security, and optimize performance.

You will mentor junior engineers, advance CI/CD pipelines, and drive automation, IAM controls, and incident response in a fully remote contract role based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of related work experience as a platform engineer.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and management of software platforms and cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure security, automation, CI/CD, and scalable architectures.
• Mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Devops

Kubernetes

Cloud

Ansible

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/IT or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Harness

AWS CodePipeline

Job description

Description

Lead the design, implementation, and management of software platforms, including applications, workflows, integrations, and cloud infrastructure.Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, build solution designs, and ensure scalability, resiliency, and efficiency of platform architectures.Ensure the security of the platform and the data it handles, implementing security controls to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.Develop and implement platform strategies to improve efficiency through automation and enhance user and developer experience.Monitor system performance and health, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide technical support for cloud-based services.Create system guidelines, process documentation, and training materials for the organization.Install, upgrade, and maintain underlying infrastructure, enabling systems with automated monitoring and alerting.Understand and respond to emerging requirements and ambiguous technology decisions.Design, implement, and deliver cloud-based solutions at scale for a global organization supporting multiple entities, tailored to meet organizational needs, and support technology stack refresh when required, with security and process as a critical requirement.Manage IT and business unit projects related to collaboration solutions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and migrations.Maintain and improve continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes and pipelines.Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Devops, Kubernetes, Cloud, Ansible, Terraform

Top Skills Details

Devops,Kubernetes

Additional Skills & Qualifications

QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, a related field or equivalent education/experience and 7+ years of related work experience.Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role.Advanced work experience with IAM and supporting tools.Strong understanding of cloud technologies, DevOps processes, and automation of services.Advanced proficiency with AWS and HPE Greenlake.Advanced proficiency with modern platform technologies (i.e. Docker and Kubernetes).Advanced experience with CI/CD tools and practices (i.e. Harness, AWS Codepipeline, etc.).Expert proficiency with automation and scripting tools (i.e. Python, Bash/Shell, etc.)Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Proven ability to apply critical thinking to business demands.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Holistic understanding of the internet and hosting from the network layer up through the application layer.Flexibility and adaptability to change, and continuous learning mindset.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.