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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer (Developer Experience) - **Company:** Trail Blazer Consulting LLC - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Programming Tools, Web Development, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Open Source Technology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Datadog, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Graphql, Api Design, Terraform, Software Version Control, Dynatrace, Docker, Artifactory - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6a827e71-8c88-4bbc-8466-3d4ac0db01b6 ## About the Role Need genuine candidates with excellent communication skills., We are seeking an experienced and passionate Platform Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining our internal developer platform, built on Backstage. You will focus on enhancing developer productivity and creating a seamless experience for our software development teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong software development background, a proactive and problem-solving mindset aligned with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, and a deep-seated passion for improving the developer experience (DevX). Core Qualifications & Responsibilities: Developer Experience (DevX) & Backstage Development: * Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing an internal developer portal, preferably with . * A strong desire to improve the developer experience by creating self-service tools and streamlining workflows. * Expertise in developing custom Backstage plugins and customizing the platform using TypeScript, Node.js, and React to meet the unique needs of our developers. * Experience configuring and managing the Backstage Software Catalog to provide a unified view of services, documentation, and tooling. * Ability to create and maintain software templates using Backstage''s Scaffolder to standardize project creation and enforce best practices. Cloud and Infrastructure Management: * Extensive experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Google Cloud Platform) and familiarity with the other. This includes expertise in core services like VPC, IAM, S3, and managed Kubernetes (EKS, GKE). * Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and hands-on experience with tools like Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources. * Experience with to manage cloud services and infrastructure through a unified, Kubernetes-native API. This includes creating and managing composite resources to abstract away the complexity of the underlying infrastructure. * Strong understanding of containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, and their ecosystems. CI/CD & DevOps Mindset: * Solid experience with CI/CD principles and proficiency in building and maintaining pipelines using GitLab CI/CD. * Experience integrating various tools into CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, and deployments. * Proficiency in managing software artifacts and dependencies using JFrog Artifactory. This includes creating and managing repositories and integrating Artifactory with our CI/CD pipelines. * A strong scripting and automation skill set using languages like Python, Go, or Bash. Observability & Site Reliability Engineering (SRE): * A solid understanding of SRE principles, including Service Level Objectives (SLOs), error budgets, and a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance. * Hands-on experience with Datadog for full-stack observability, including setting up monitors, creating dashboards, and using APM for distributed tracing. * A proactive approach to identifying and resolving platform issues before they impact developers. * Experience in troubleshooting complex, distributed systems and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Software Development Fundamentals: * Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript. * Experience with web development fundamentals and API design (REST, GraphQL). * A solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, including version control with Git. Preferred Qualifications: * Previous experience in a dedicated Platform Engineering or Developer Experience (DevX) team. * Contributions to open-source projects, especially Backstage or other developer tools. * Familiarity with securing CI/CD pipelines and implementing secure coding practices. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders. * * A product-oriented mindset, treating the internal developer platform as a product with developers as your customers. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [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) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Backstage in Practice: Offloading Developer Operational Work Through Platform Self-Service](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1922-backstage-in-practice-offloading-developer-operational-work-through-platform-self-service) - [The internal developer platform and golden paths: Scaffolding for cloud-native development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1039-the-internal-developer-platform-and-golden-paths-scaffolding-for-cloud-native-development) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [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) - [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) - [Why developer experience matters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/514-why-developer-experience-matters) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)