Platform Engineer
GreatAmerica · Texas, United States · 3 days ago
RemoteRemoteEngineeringFull-time
GreatAmerica is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. We have also recently become a bank! We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to Our Technology Team! The Platform Engineer is an entry-level engineering role responsible for learning and supporting the platforms, tools, and technologies that enable GreatAmerica's business and technology operations. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, this role contributes to platform maintenance, monitoring, automation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities while building foundational technical, operational, and business knowledge. As a Platform Engineer, You Will Assist in the implementation, maintenance, and support of platform capabilities under guidance.Support platform lifecycle activities including provisioning, configuration, upgrades, patching, and monitoring.Assist with automation and continuous improvement initiatives to improve platform reliability, scalability, and efficiency.Monitor platform health and follow established procedures to identify, troubleshoot, resolve, or escalate issues.Support incident, problem, and change management processes.Follow established security, compliance, and operational controls.Document work activities, processes, configurations, and solutions using established standards.Collaborate with engineers, technology teams, vendors, and business partners to support platform-related initiatives.Build understanding of how platform services support business operations and technology outcomes.Learn to identify and escalate issues originating from upstream systems, vendors, integrations, or dependencies. Preferred Skills To be successful in this role you will need: Exposure to a major cloud platform (Azure/AWS/GCP)Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and IT service management practices (Jira/ServiceNow)Familiarity with source control tools (GitHub/Bitbucket/Azure DevOps) and basic Git workflowsExposure to infrastructure-as-code concepts (Terraform)Familiarity with JSON/YAML for configuration and templatingExposure to containerization (Docker); familiarity with Kubernetes concepts (Pods, Deployments) a plusExposure to Linux fundamentals (command line, file systems, basic administration)Exposure to basic scripting (Bash/Python) for everyday automation tasksBasic programming or scripting ability (.NET/Java/JavaScript/TypeScript)Exposure to networking fundamentals (DNS, HTTP/S, load balancing, basic firewall/security group concepts)Basic awareness of how monitoring and alerting can surface failures originating outside the platform being monitoredInterest in financial services, banking, or regulated-industry technology Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience0-3 years of relevant experience Financial Benefits Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes: Competitive CompensationMonthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees401(k) and Company MatchAnnual Profit SharingPaid Time Off Health, Wellbeing, And Family Planning Benefits Paid VacationPaid Sick DaysPaid HolidaysGym ReimbursementHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityCompany Paid Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Employee Assistance ProgramParental Leave Education And Career Planning Benefits Tuition AssistanceNetworking OpportunitiesLeadership Development Opportunities Perks Paid ParkingService AwardsHybrid work arrangementsBusiness casual environmentA strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you! If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at www.greatamerica.com/careers. Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.