Senior Platform Engineer (GitHub Migration Specialist)

Modus Create; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Modus Create is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to lead high-impact cloud-native migrations to GitHub Enterprise Cloud. You will partner with cross-functional teams to modernize infrastructure, implement EMU governance, and drive scalable, secure platform services across enterprise workloads.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in cloud-native migrations, strong IaC, and hands-on experience with GEI, EMU, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with cloud-native platform migrations.
• Proven expertise in GitHub Enterprise Cloud migrations, GEI, EMU.
• Experience building and maintaining scalable platform services.
• Experience managing full lifecycle of internal developer platforms (IDP).
• Understanding of Kubernetes and cloud-native architecture principles.
• Hands-on with Azure (preferred) and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and Terraform/HashiCorp tooling.
• Strong automation skills in Python/bash and AI-powered SDLC concepts.
• Excellent communication and ability to mentor client teams.

Responsibilities

• Migrate repositories, user accounts, and access controls to GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC) with EMU and Data Residency.
• Establish governed EMU environment with centralized IAM.
• Use GEI to migrate repos/workflows preserving full Git history and metadata.
• Transition to team-based access synced with identity provider.
• Validate integrations and toolchains before cutover for continuity.
• Deliver a fully documented, governed environment in handoff.
• Design and maintain robust infrastructure platforms to empower engineering teams.
• Standardize platform tooling for consistency across environments.
• Develop self-service capabilities for infra and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Cloud-native migrations

GitHub Enterprise Cloud

Kubernetes

IaC

CI/CD

Python

Mentoring

Tools

GitHub Enterprise Importer

Terraform

HashiCorp tooling

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

About Us

Modus Create is a digital consulting partner that helps ambitious organizations design, build, and modernize digital products, platforms, and AI-powered experiences. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with client teams to move from idea to production quickly and sustainably, with a clear path to scale.

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Modus Create is a digital consulting partner that helps ambitious organizations design, build, and modernize digital products, platforms, and AI-powered experiences. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with client teams to move from idea to production quickly and sustainably, with a clear path to scale.

About Us

Modus Create is a digital consulting partner that helps ambitious organizations design, build, and modernize digital products, platforms, and AI-powered experiences. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with client teams to move from idea to production quickly and sustainably, with a clear path to scale.

Founded in 2011, Modus is a global, fully remote team of world-class technologists who thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment. We're a digital product engineering partner for forward-thinking businesses. Our global teams work side-by-side with clients to design, build, and scale custom solutions that achieve real results and lasting change, partnering with industry leaders including AWS, GitHub, and Atlassian.

We were fully remote before it was cool! Recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies for nine years and a top remote work company by FlexJobs, we have helped some of the world's largest brands deliver powerful digital experiences.

Opportunity

Modus Create is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to lead high-impact strategic consulting and full-lifecycle product development. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams to modernize infrastructure and drive complex cloud-native migrations, with a specific focus on transitioning enterprise scale workloads to GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC).

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with cloud-native platform migrations, moving workloads to modern compute, storage, and auth primitives.
• Proven expertise in GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC) migrations, specifically using GitHub Enterprise Importer (GEI) and managing Enterprise Managed Users (EMU).
• Experience building and maintaining scalable, reliable platform services.
• Expertise in managing the full lifecycle of internal developer platforms (IDP).
• Understanding of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud-native architecture principles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure (preferred) and deep comfort with distributed systems, platform APIs, and cloud-native design.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins) and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and HashiCorp tooling.
• Strong automation skills in Python, bash, or alternatively Powershell; solid understanding of modern delivery practices including AI-powered SDLC and agentic tooling.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to mentor client teams and work independently with minimal direction.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Migrate all repositories, user accounts, and access controls to a new, secure GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC) instance with Enterprise Managed Users (EMU) and Data Residency.
• Establish a governed EMU environment with centralized Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Use GitHub Enterprise Importer (GEI) to migrate repositories and workflows, preserving full Git history, branch protections, and metadata.
• Transition from individual repository permissions to scalable, team-based access synced with the identity provider.
• Validate all integrations and dependent toolchains prior to cutover to ensure operational continuity.
• Deliver a fully documented, governed environment in handoff.
• Design and maintain robust infrastructure platforms that empower engineering teams to deliver software efficiently.
• Standardize platform tooling, ensuring consistency and reliability across environments.
• Develop and support self-service capabilities for infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.

Team Collaboration:

• Overlap with EST business hours daily is expected
• Reliable high-speed internet is a must
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with client IT teams and internal Modus engagement leadership

Bonus Skills

• GitHub certifications
• Azure certifications
• AWS certifications

You'll Love

• Lead High-Stakes Migrations: Own the strategy and execution of complex GHEC migrations.
• Implement Enterprise Governance: Design secure, compliant environments using Enterprise Managed Users (EMU).
• Modernize DevOps: Use GitHub Actions, CI/CD, and IaC to build efficient, automated workflows.
• Drive Impact: Partner with IT leadership to deliver production-ready environments that accelerate client development.
• Join a Global Team: Work with a collaborative, remote-first squad of experts dedicated to engineering excellence.

By joining our team, you'll be part of a winning squad that plays to each other's strengths and celebrates every success together.