Platform Engineer II

Paperless Parts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical/dental/vision

Unlimited PTO

13+ paid holidays

Wellness stipend

Pre-tax commuter benefits

401(k) plan

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Paperless Parts is seeking a Platform Engineer II to join Bedrock, the platform engineering team behind our SaaS platform for manufacturing shops. You will own end-to-end infrastructure projects, manage cloud resources as code, and improve how engineers build, test, and ship software.

This mid-level role offers a path toward Senior Platform Engineer, with opportunities to own production infrastructure, participate in on-call rotations, and onboard new engineers while shaping AI-assisted tooling

Qualifications

• Production cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Proficiency in Python or Bash
• IaC using Terraform or OpenTofu
• Linux/Unix fundamentals and Docker
• CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab CI
• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment in Boston, MA

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain production cloud resources on AWS using OpenTofu and Terragrunt
• Own and improve Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for faster deployments
• Develop internal tooling and automation scripts in Python
• Extend Datadog dashboards and monitors for service health
• Work with Docker containers to build, run images and services
• Participate in sprint ceremonies and onboard new engineers

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management

Automation scripting

Linux/Unix fundamentals

CI/CD concepts

Tools

AWS

OpenTofu

Terragrunt

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Datadog

Docker

Python

Bash

Job description

Paperless Parts is the SaaS-based intelligence layer for modern manufacturing, enabling our customers to innovate faster in the physical world. From rockets to medical devices, we power the parts that move the world forward.

This position requires activities that are subject to US Export Control Laws and require US Citizenship or Green Card Holder.

Opportunity

Paperless Parts is looking for a Platform Engineer II to join Bedrock, the platform engineering team that builds and runs the infrastructure behind our SaaS platform for manufacturing shops. You will own the delivery of well-scoped infrastructure projects and system components end to end, helping manage cloud resources as code and improving how our engineering teams build, test, and ship software.

This mid-level role is the perfect foundation for growth toward a Senior Platform Engineer, allowing you to take on real ownership of production infrastructure. You will participate fully in team operations, help onboard newer engineers, and shape how AI-assisted tooling accelerates our software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code: Design, build, and maintain production cloud resources on AWS (EC2, ECS, S3, IAM) using OpenTofu and Terragrunt.
• Pipeline Management: Own and improve Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, making it easier and faster for product engineering teams to deploy.
• Automation Development: Develop internal developer tooling and automation scripts in Python to replace manual operational tasks.
• Observability & Monitoring: Extend Datadog dashboards and monitors to track key service health and ensure alerts are actionable.
• Container Operations: Work with Docker containerization to build, maintain, and run images and services.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in sprint ceremonies, conduct constructive code reviews, handle on-call rotations, and help onboard newer engineers.

Core Requirements

• Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience managing production cloud infrastructure on AWS (compute, networking, IAM, storage).
• Automation Scripting: Proficiency in Python or Bash with the ability to write clear, tested, and maintainable automation tooling.
• Infrastructure as Code: Demonstrated capability working with infrastructure as code using Terraform or OpenTofu.
• Linux & Containers: Solid Linux/Unix fundamentals and hands-on experience building, running, and troubleshooting Docker images and containerized services.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Experience building or maintaining continuous integration and deployment pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Location: Willingness to work in a hybrid environment in Boston, MA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced IaC & Containers: Experience with Terragrunt and solid fundamentals working with Kubernetes containers in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Regulated Environments: AWS GovCloud, FedRAMP, or SOC 2 exposure.
• AI-Assisted Engineering: Regular use of AI coding assistants in infrastructure work, with judgment about when to trust the output.
• Developer Experience Tooling: Internal tools or self-service workflows adopted by other engineering teams.

Salary range: $124,000 - $168,000

Paperless Parts Life

Culture:

At Paperless Parts, we value intentionality, persistence and relationships. We live and breathe these values every day. As a fast-growing company, we’re continually improving what we’ve built while still building from the ground up.

Boston Office

Our office is full of energy; people regularly collaborate to solve complex problems. We recognize that people work well in different environments and have intentionally designed our office to provide collaborative spaces and quiet focus areas. Our height-adjustable desks are set up with additional monitors, and employees are provided with the latest Apple technology to support productivity.

Our headquarters is located in downtown Boston, MA and easily accessible to most transit routes (Red/Blue/Orange/Green Line/South Station/North Station).

Encinitas Office

Our California office is our newest office which seats our West Coast sales team. The office has an open floor plan with several conference rooms to encourage collaboration with your colleagues in California and TV's to connect with those sitting in Boston or remotely. The office is walking distance from Downtown Encinitas, the Coaster train stop, and tons of activities on the 101.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of health, dental, and vision for you and your dependent
• Competitive compensation philosophy
• Unlimited PTO
• 13+ paid holidays
• Company-sponsored wellness stipend
• Pre-tax Commuter and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) plan
• Employee recognition program

Responsible for adherence to all security and privacy requirements, rules and regulations and implement as required.

Paperless Parts is committed to cultivating an equitable, inclusive, and supportive environment for all employees. We believe this environment creates a safe space for employees to share their experiences, brainstorm ideas, and grow their careers. Paperless Parts is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmitive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.