Platform Engineer

Job Title: Platform EngineerLocation: Remote (US)Interview Process: One interview, a Teams call with the manager and additional team members Client OverviewThis role sits within a global materials science and technology company's computing technologies group, supporting the cloud and Kubernetes platform that underpins internal engineering and business systems. Top 3 SkillsAWS cloud infrastructure and Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)Kubernetes platform operationsCI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows What You'll DoDesign, implement, and operate AWS cloud infrastructure and automation using TerraformOwn EKS and Kubernetes platform operations, including cluster lifecycle, upgrades, and capacity planningBuild and improve core Kubernetes platform capabilities such as networking, RBAC, and secrets managementDevelop and maintain deployment workflows using Helm, Kustomize, and GitOps tools such as Argo CD or FluxDeploy and evolve observability capabilities, including metrics, logging, alerting, and dashboardsStrengthen security across infrastructure, pipelines, and Kubernetes environmentsSupport the reliability and operational performance of PostgreSQL and RDS environmentsMonitor system health, investigate incidents, and drive timely resolution through root cause analysisLead technical decision making within the scope of the role, prioritizing work and evaluating tradeoffsUse modern AI tools to accelerate infrastructure design, troubleshooting, and documentation, while validating outputs for correctness and security What We Need From You7 or more years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, SRE, or a related roleStrong hands on experience with AWS services and core networking and security conceptsAdvanced experience with Kubernetes, including cluster operations, autoscaling, and production workload managementStrong experience with Terraform for infrastructure as codeStrong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages Preferred / BonusBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fieldCertifications in AWS, Kubernetes, or TerraformExperience with additional cloud platforms such as GCP or AzureExperience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or LokiFamiliarity with compliance and governance requirements in regulated environments About ElevaitElevait Solutions was founded by veterans who believe that how you treat people is the only thing that actually matters in this industry. We're a team that stays in your corner before, during, and after placement. We show up for the communities we work in, we tell you the truth, and we work hard to make sure every placement is a good fit for both sides. If that sounds like the kind of team you want behind you, we'd like to talk.