Platform Engineer

About the role

Our banking client is seeking a Platform Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a Platform Engineer, you will be part of the cloud platform operations supporting innovative AI and data modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, hands-on technical expertise, and systems thinking, which will align successfully within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage cloud platform operations, including release management and configuration management.
• Implement observability, monitoring, and automation to enhance operational resilience.
• Support onboarding of AI use cases into the enterprise ecosystem.
• Create standardized platform services to simplify AI adoption and data modernization efforts.
• Collaborate across teams to enable scalable and governed consumption of enterprise data through AI services.

Requirements

• Experience with platform management: Manage cloud platform operations, including release management and configuration management.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, and at least one additional language such as Golang, Rust, or JavaScript.
• Experience supporting scalable platforms and AI/GenAI use cases.
• Knowledge of regulated environments and cybersecurity is a plus.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Hands-on experience with systems thinking and cloud-native development.

Pay

70–80/hr W2

Schedule

12+ month contract role; hybrid with Irving, Texas as primary location (open to Columbus, OH as well).

Benefits

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and prescription drug plans
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Business travel insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Weekly pay