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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer - **Company:** Friedkin Group - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Key Management, MicroStrategy, Routing, Office Suite, Reliability Engineering, Tableau (Software), TCP/IP, Data Logging, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Grafana, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Containerization, AI Platforms, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Api Gateway, Terraform, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/15729279?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F15729279%2FPlatform-Engineer-Texas-Houston ## About the Role Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering Preferred * 3-4 years of experience in Platform engineering, DevOps, SRE, or system administration Required * Experience supporting or administering Denodo, Tableau, or MicroStrategy Preferred * Hands-on exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps concepts * Working knowledge of: Git-based source control, Docker and Kubernetes fundamentals and Infrastructure as Code principles * Basic understanding of: Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls) and Load balancing (application and network) * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Exposure to API gateways and API management platforms * Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools * Understanding of security fundamentals (certificates, TLS, secrets management) * Eager to learn and grow technically in a fast-paced environment * Proactive and self-motivated, willing to take ownership of problems * Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams * Interest in building reliable, secure, and scalable platforms * Comfortable receiving guidance and mentorship while developing leadership skills Physical and Environmental RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. ## Description We are seeking a Platform Engineer with a strong interest in DevSecOps practices, cloud-native platforms, and enterprise analytics systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who is eager to learn, proactive in solving problems, and motivated to grow into a technical leader while contributing to the reliability, security, and scalability of our platform ecosystem. This Platform Engineer will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to support CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, container platforms, and enterprise systems such as Denodo, Tableau, and MicroStrategy, while helping to establish and follow platform best practices. As a Platform Engineer - Analytics you will: * Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevSecOps practices, including Git-based workflows, artifact management, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), security controls integration, and containerized workloads (Docker/Kubernetes) * Develop automation solutions using scripting languages or AI platforms to automate operational tasks to improve platform reliability and efficiency * Provide platform and DevOps support for enterprise analytics tools (Denodo, Tableau, MicroStrategy), including deployments, upgrades, configuration management, and environment maintenance * Troubleshoot infrastructure issues across compute, storage, networking, load balancers, firewalls, and security groups, analyzing logs and metrics to identify root causes and recommend solutions * Document platform best practices, promote operational standards, and support incident response and problem resolution efforts ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [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) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [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) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)