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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Platform Engineer - **Company:** Garmin Ltd - **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Programming Tools, HAProxy, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, Routing, Operational Data Store, RabbitMQ, Cloud Services, Ansible, Prometheus, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Scripting, Load Balancing, Grafana, Garmin, Software Troubleshooting, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Kibana, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins, Citrix Netscaler, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73796229-senior-platform-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or another related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience * Strong academic performance (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge * Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a cross-functional team setting * Experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, or closely related platform infrastructure in production environments * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible * Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, TCP/IP networking fundamentals, and containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman * Experience with source and version control practices * Working skill in one or more scripting or coding languages such as Bash, Python, Ansible, etc. * Able to think critically, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and work effectively with configuration as code * Experience supporting or developing CI/CD and platform pipelines * Work under light supervision and independently determine effective technical approaches and solutions Desired Qualifications * Background working in a team environment * possess a breadth across Linux, networking, and coding or automation disciplines * Knowledge of Kubernetes and the surrounding platform technologies used to deploy, operate, and support it * Working knowledge of load-balancing technologies (Citrix NetScaler, HAProxy, F5, etc.) * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platform services (ArgoCD, Tekton, Jenkins, etc.) * Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OTEL, Elastic, Kibana, etc.) * Familiarity with high-performance platform environments and supporting development team onboarding * Exposure to messaging technologies (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.) * Demonstrated ability to document platform configurations, operational procedures, and technical decisions clearly ## Description In this role, you will lead complex automation efforts, support Linux-based platforms and related integrations, improve operational reliability and performance, and work as a consultant with development teams to support scalable delivery practices. This role is aligned to a level 3 engineering scope with strong hands-on ownership of automation, platform operations, troubleshooting, and cross-team technical execution. environments., * Lead complex infrastructure, automation, and integration efforts across DevOps and platform-related services * Build and improve automation for provisioning, configuration management, and operational support using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Bash, and Python * Support and improve CI/CD pipelines, container platforms, and related developer tooling * Troubleshoot complex Linux, platform, routing and integration issues involving infrastructure and configuration as code * Improve system stability, scalability, alerting, logging, automated recovery, and overall operational performance * Support implementations while following security, operational, and change management standards * Use monitoring and operational data to improve uptime, capacity, and service reliability * Research technologies and evaluate practical solutions that support team and business goals * Maintain clear technical and configuration documentation and communicate effectively across teams * Plan and execute technical work independently while supporting development teams with onboarding and day-to-day guidance ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [One Platform Could Not Fit Them All](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1919-one-platform-could-not-fit-them-all) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)