Platform Engineer

IDR is seeking a Platform Engineer to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. This role is ideal for an experienced software engineer focused on developer platforms, data streaming, and micro-frontend frameworks within a technology organization dedicated to innovation and reliability.Position Overview for the Platform Engineer:Design, implement, and operate Kafka/Debezium CDC patterns that capture SQL database changes and publish well-structured events to Kafka topics.Build reusable paved paths and self-service workflows for event-streaming adoption, including opportunities to expose onboarding through Backstage templates/scaffolder.Contribute to Backstage developer portal adoption, plugin/template enhancements, service catalog quality, and developer documentation.Support and improve the team’s React micro-frontend framework through upgrades, maintainability improvements, and developer experience enhancements.Assist in MuleSoft platform operations and integration engineering needs, including platform upgrades, API lifecycle support, observability, and secure deployment practices.Requirements for the Platform Engineer:Kafka / event-driven architecture — MUST HAVESQL + CDC — VERY IMPORTANTDebezium — HIGHLY PREFERREDPlatform engineering / developer experience — VERY IMPORTANTTypeScript/React — important but probably trainableWhat's in it for you?Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.Why IDR?25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major marketsEmployee Stock Ownership ProgramDedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life InsuranceClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.