Platform engineer

Lead the design, implementation, and management of software platforms, including applications, workflows, integrations, and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, build solution designs, and ensure scalability, resiliency, and efficiency of platform architectures. Ensure the security of the platform and the data it handles, implementing security controls to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access. Develop and implement platform strategies to improve efficiency through automation and enhance user and developer experience. Monitor system performance and health, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide technical support for cloud-based services. Create system guidelines, process documentation, and training materials for the organization. Install, upgrade, and maintain underlying infrastructure, enabling systems with automated monitoring and alerting. Understand and respond to emerging requirements and ambiguous technology decisions. Design, implement, and deliver cloud-based solutions at scale for a global organization supporting multiple entities, tailored to meet organizational needs, and support technology stack refresh when required, with security and process as a critical requirement. Manage IT and business unit projects related to collaboration solutions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and migrations. Maintain and improve continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes and pipelines. Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

• Devops
• Kubernetes
• Cloud
• Ansible
• Terraform

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, a related field or equivalent education/experience and 7+ years of related work experience. Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role. Advanced work experience with IAM and supporting tools. Strong understanding of cloud technologies, DevOps processes, and automation of services. Advanced proficiency with AWS and HPE Greenlake. Advanced proficiency with modern platform technologies (i.e. Docker and Kubernetes). Advanced experience with CI/CD tools and practices (i.e. Harness, AWS Codepipeline, etc.). Expert proficiency with automation and scripting tools (i.e. Python, Bash/Shell, etc.) Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to apply critical thinking to business demands. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Holistic understanding of the internet and hosting from the network layer up through the application layer. Flexibility and adaptability to change, and continuous learning mindset.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.