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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer / SRE (Site Reliability Engineer) Cloud & AI Automation - **Company:** StarTechs Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, BigQuery, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Federated Identity Management, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PCI Data Security Standards, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Reliability Engineering, Prometheus, Azure Machine Learning, Systems Integration, Trusted Systems, Datadog, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Okta, Autoscaling, Snowflake, Grafana, Multi-Cloud, Reliability of Systems, AWS Lambda, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Data Management, Virtual Agents, Functional Programming, Kibana, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins, Amazon Redshift, Microservices - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3b76c644-110f-46b0-aff7-2408b1323159 ## About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive **Senior Platform Engineer / SRE** to lead the design, automation, and operational excellence of cloud platforms and AI-driven systems. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned engineer with hands-on experience in **AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Observability**, who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments. You will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining scalable, secure, and self-healing platforms that support enterprise-grade applications and AI-powered workflows., Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 6+ years of hands-on experience in **DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering** roles. Expertise in **AWS cloud services** (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudFront, etc.) and **Terraform/CloudFormation** for infrastructure provisioning. - Proven experience with **Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE)**, **Docker**, and container orchestration. - Strong proficiency in **CI/CD pipelines** using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar tools. - Deep understanding of **observability tools**: Grafana, Datadog, Prometheus, Kibana, and logging frameworks. - Experience with **incident management, RCA, and post-mortem processes** in production environments. - Solid knowledge of **security compliance frameworks**: PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001/27701. - Experience integrating **identity providers (Okta, AWS IAM)** and managing RBAC across cloud environments. - Hands-on experience with **Python** for automation, scripting, and tooling. - Familiarity with **Agentic AI, AI automation, and intelligent operations (AIOps)** for infrastructure and platform management. - Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with **multi-cloud environments** (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). - Knowledge of **serverless architectures** (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions). - Experience with **data platforms** (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery) and ETL pipelines (Airflow, Glue). - Exposure to **AI/ML platforms** and **GenAI integration** in DevOps workflows. ## Description Design, implement, and manage **cloud-native platforms** on AWS using **Terraform, CloudFormation, and IaC best practices**. - Lead **infrastructure automation** initiatives to enable zero-touch provisioning, self-service environments, and CI/CD pipeline integration. - Architect and operate **highly available, scalable, and secure systems** using **Kubernetes (EKS/ECS), Docker, and microservices**. - Implement and maintain **robust observability stacks** using **Grafana, Datadog, Prometheus, ELK, and OpenTelemetry** for real-time monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning. - Own **incident management lifecycle**: lead on-call rotations, conduct **RCA (Root Cause Analysis)**, and implement preventive measures to improve system reliability. - Drive **cloud cost optimization** strategies across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) through right-sizing, auto-scaling, tagging policies, and usage analytics. - Enforce **security compliance standards** including **PCI, PII, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001/27701**, and SOC 2, ensuring IAM policies, encryption, and audit readiness. - Integrate **Okta, AWS IAM, and identity federation** for secure access control and role-based access management. - Spearhead **AI automation and agentic AI** use cases for infrastructure operations automating deployments, incident response, policy enforcement, and resource provisioning. - Collaborate with DevOps, SRE, Security, and Product teams to deliver **platform capabilities** that accelerate time-to-market and improve developer experience. - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to **engineering best practices, documentation, and knowledge sharing**. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Debug a Kubernetes Operator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/487-debug-a-kubernetes-operator) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [AI-Augmented DevOps with Platform Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1614-ai-augmented-devops-with-platform-engineering) - [Add Location-based Searching to Site with ElasticSearch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/77-add-location-based-searching-to-site-with-elasticsearch) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)