Platform Engineer III — Cloud, Kubernetes & AI-PaaS

Rise8; United States; Remote; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

100% distributed workforce

Premium Insurance

Job summary

Rise8 is seeking a Platform Engineer III to design and implement automated configuration and deployment processes, improving platform performance and developer experience. You will manage accounts, maintain docs, and enable self-service within our PaaS for rapid, secure delivery.

You’ll work with cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), Kubernetes, and Terraform, collaborating with developers to troubleshoot production issues, and taking ownership of services while growing your skills in a

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in cloud/platform operations or related roles across diverse environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance for US Government work.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement automated configuration and deployment processes for platform and services.
• Establish and manage administrator/service accounts and maintain system documentation.
• Develop self-service capabilities within the Platform as a Service (PaaS) using scripting.
• Collaborate with developers to diagnose, troubleshoot, and ensure smooth operations.
• Take operational responsibility for services under your team’s ownership.
• Champion AI-augmented workflows to accelerate delivery and reduce cycle time.

Skills

Cloud/platform operations

Kubernetes

Terraform

Scripting

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting production systems

Communication

Security clearance

Education

BA/BS in CS or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Linux CLI

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Rise8 is seeking a Platform Engineer III to design and implement automated configuration and deployment processes, improving platform performance and developer experience. You will manage accounts, maintain docs, and enable self-service within our PaaS for rapid, secure delivery.

You’ll work with cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), Kubernetes, and Terraform, collaborating with developers to troubleshoot production issues, and taking ownership of services while growing your skills in a