Senior Engineer, Platform

ATPCO; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to spearhead the development of its AWS cloud infrastructure. This role involves leveraging deep cloud expertise to drive architectural decisions, optimize performance, and ensure reliability. The ideal candidate will lead automation initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud capabilities. With a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values innovation and ownership.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Bonuses

Access to AWS certification programs

Flexible work arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure design and management.
• Expertise in architecting and managing complex cloud environments.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable cloud infrastructure in AWS.
• Drive automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to platform engineers.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Design

AWS Expertise

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Linux/Unix Systems

CI/CD Pipelines

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

AWS CodePipeline

GitLab CI

CloudWatch

Datadog

Prometheus

Job description

ATPCO is the foundation of flight shopping, providing pricing and retailing data, tools, and services to 500+ airlines, global distribution systems, sales channels, and technology companies. In addition, ATPCO links the entire airline community together, collaborating to develop industry standards for airline distribution and end-to-end technology solutions. As a result, ATPCO solutions work seamlessly across existing, new, and evolving technologies and methods from shopping to settlement. Airline-owned and reliably supporting air travel for more than 55 years, ATPCO is everywhere people buy flights.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, protected military/veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, or any other legally protected factor.

Job Description

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Senior Platform Engineer to lead the development and optimization of our AWS cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, to drive architectural decisions, automate infrastructure, and implement cutting-edge solutions to improve platform reliability, scalability, and performance. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate closely with leadership, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the future of our cloud strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure in AWS, ensuring alignment with business needs and best practices.

· Architect cloud solutions that are optimized for performance, security, and cost-efficiency, including multi-region, multi-account, and hybrid cloud architectures.

· Drive automation initiatives, building robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible to automate the provisioning, scaling, and monitoring of cloud resources.

· Provide technical leadership and mentorship to platform engineers, guiding them in cloud best practices, security, DevOps methodologies, and problem-solving approaches.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, development, and security to ensure seamless integration of services and applications with the cloud infrastructure.

· Oversee the implementation and management of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring fast, reliable, and automated deployment processes.

· Lead complex troubleshooting and performance tuning efforts for cloud infrastructure and applications, ensuring the highest levels of reliability and performance.

· Implement security best practices for cloud infrastructure, including monitoring, logging, and incident response, working closely with security and compliance teams to maintain a secure cloud environment.

· Evaluate and integrate new AWS services and emerging cloud technologies to enhance platform capabilities and drive continuous improvement.

· Develop and enforce governance models for cloud environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

· Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on AWS, providing guidance to executives and stakeholders on cloud strategy and infrastructure investments.

Qualifications:

· 10+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure design and management, with a strong focus on AWS.

· Expertise in architecting, implementing, and managing complex cloud environments, including large-scale, distributed systems.

· Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly with AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible.

· Strong experience with Linux/Unix systems and automation through scripting languages such as Python, Bash, etc.

· In-depth knowledge of networking, security, and cloud architecture best practices in AWS environments, including VPC design, IAM, and encryption.

· Experience implementing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, or GitLab CI.

· Advanced proficiency with monitoring, logging, and observability tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus) to ensure infrastructure health and performance.

· Leadership and mentoring experience, with a proven ability to guide junior engineers and promote a culture of continuous learning.

· Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with experience in root cause analysis of complex cloud issues.

· Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

· AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (Professional), or other advanced AWS certifications.

· Deep experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration in the cloud.

· Expertise in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud strategies, including working with both AWS and other cloud platforms like Azure or Google Cloud.

· Experience with service mesh architectures (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and microservices deployment in AWS.

· Hands-on experience with security compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, ISO27001) and implementing security controls in cloud environments.

· Familiarity with serverless architectures using AWS Lambda and other AWS serverless services.

What We Offer:

· Opportunity to lead impactful projects on a large-scale AWS cloud infrastructure.

· Leadership role in the platform team, with the ability to shape cloud strategies and influence company-wide cloud adoption.

· Competitive compensation package, including bonuses.

· Continued access to AWS certification programs and advanced training resources.

· A collaborative environment that encourages innovation, ownership, and professional growth.

· Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,650

*The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for applicable geographic differential associated with the location*