Platform Engineer

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. is looking for a full-time Platform Engineer I to work in a hybrid environment. This role involves managing production operations and developing automation solutions to enhance platform reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, relevant experience in Platform Engineering or DevOps, and strong Linux fundamentals. Responsibilities include participating in Major Incident Management and improving system performance with observability solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or a similar technical role.
• Strong Linux fundamentals and experience with AWS or another major cloud platform.
• Basic scripting experience using Python, Bash, or a similar language.
• Familiarity with AI engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Major Incident Management and support production operations.
• Develop automation tools and dashboards to improve platform reliability.
• Analyze operational data and implement observability solutions.

Skills

Linux fundamentals

AWS or major cloud platform

Scripting (Python, Bash)

AI engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Working in a hybrid environment, the full-time Platform Engineer I will manage production operations, develop automation solutions, and enhance platform reliability while participating in incident response and engineering intelligent tooling.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in Major Incident Management and support production operations, including on-call duties
• Develop automation tools and dashboards to improve platform reliability and developer productivity
• Analyze operational data and implement observability solutions to enhance system performance

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or a similar technical role
• Strong Linux fundamentals and experience with AWS or another major cloud platform
• Basic scripting experience using Python, Bash, or a similar language
• Familiarity with AI engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar platforms