Platform Engineer/ GitOps/Kubernetes

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
Philadelphia, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Philadelphia, United States of America

Tech stack

Application Packaging
Computing Platforms
Build Automation
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Cloud Foundry
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Monitoring of Systems
Python
Open Source Technology
Software Engineering
Private Cloud Environment
Data Logging
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Cloud Platform System
Delivery Pipeline
Grafana
Software Security
Containerization
Git Flow
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Information Technology
Dynatrace
Docker

Job description

Join a growing technology-driven organization supporting mission-critical environments through modern platform engineering and cloud-native infrastructure. This full-time opportunity is ideal for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer who is passionate about Kubernetes, automation, CI/CD, and secure software delivery across on-premises, air-gapped, private cloud, and regulated cloud environments. You'll work with technologies including Kubernetes, Python, Helm, Docker, Podman, GitOps, and cloud-native observability tools., * 40% Kubernetes Platform Engineering

  • 25% CI/CD, Automation & DevOps
  • 15% Containerization (Docker/Podman)
  • 10% Observability & Monitoring
  • 10% Security & Infrastructure Operations

Daily Responsibilities

  • 75% Hands-On Engineering
  • 10% Platform Design & Architecture
  • 15% Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

You will:

  • Engineer and maintain upstream Kubernetes environments supporting scalable software delivery
  • Build automation using Python and Helm to streamline deployments and platform operations
  • Design secure-by-default platform capabilities with integrated security controls
  • Create reusable platform services that accelerate development teams and customer outcomes
  • Develop and support enterprise CI/CD tooling and delivery pipelines
  • Implement observability solutions utilizing logs, metrics, and distributed tracing

The Offer

  • Bonus eligible

Requirements

This role offers the opportunity to build and evolve enterprise-scale platform capabilities that directly impact software delivery across multiple teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, enabling developer productivity, and driving automation at scale. You'll have the chance to influence platform strategy, work with cutting-edge open-source technologies, and help establish best practices for secure, repeatable software delivery in highly regulated environments. Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Systems Administration, or Software Engineering
  • Strong experience supporting both on-premises and cloud-based environments, including air-gapped deployments
  • Expertise with Kubernetes administration, engineering, and operations
  • Experience with Python scripting and infrastructure automation
  • Hands-on experience with Helm for Kubernetes application packaging and deployments
  • Knowledge of container technologies including Docker and/or Podman

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience with GitOps methodologies and tooling
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes observability, monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions
  • Experience implementing Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings
  • Familiarity with cloud-native open-source ecosystems
  • Experience with disaster recovery and high-availability architectures
  • Background supporting highly regulated or secure environments
  • Strong collaboration and knowledge-sharing skills

Benefits & conditions

You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Professional Development and Training Opportunities
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

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