Platform Engineer

• Build, operate, and continuously improve internal platforms that support rapid, reliable software delivery.
• Implement and maintain self-service infrastructure capabilities for development teams (e.g., standardized environments, templates, and tooling).
• Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable frequent, high-quality releases.
• Establish and manage observability capabilities (logging, metrics, tracing, dashboards, alerts) to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Implement security and compliance guardrails within the platform (e.g., policy-as-code, secure defaults, access controls, validations).
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and operations using Infrastructure-as-Code and scripting.
• Collaborate with application, security, and infrastructure teams to understand their needs and translate them into platform features.
• Document standards, patterns, and runbooks, and support engineering teams in adopting platform capabilities.

Builds and operates the internal platforms that enable application teams to deliver software quickly and reliably-implementing automation, self-service infrastructure, and robust CI/CD, observability, and security guardrails., * Experience in platform engineering, DevOps, SRE, or related role building and operating shared platforms.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, CircleCI).
• Strong skills in automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and container/orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience implementing observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic, Splunk, OpenTelemetry).
• Understanding of security best practices and how to embed guardrails into platforms and pipelines (e.g., secrets management, policy-as-code, vulnerability scanning).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, Go).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a service-oriented mindset toward internal engineering teams.

Preferred

• Experience designing and supporting self-service developer platforms or internal developer portals.
• Background with GitOps practices and tools (e.g., Argo CD, Flux).
• Experience in highly available, large-scale, or regulated environments.
• Relevant certifications in cloud, Kubernetes, or DevOps.

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer: At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.