Platform Engineer

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to join our infrastructure team. This role offers an opportunity to design, build and maintain cloud-native infrastructure and platforms that enable development teams to deploy and operate applications reliably at scale. You would work with modern containerization and infrastructure-as-code tooling in a collaborative environment focused on automation, observability and operational excellence. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About The Opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in Platform Engineer roles within cloud infrastructure and DevOps, positions that could support the delivery of scalable, resilient systems for organizations managing complex distributed workloads. Roles of this type may sit within infrastructure and platform teams at businesses advancing their cloud-native capabilities and automation practices. The work could involve architecting and maintaining Kubernetes clusters, defining infrastructure through code, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve deployment velocity and system reliability. Typical Role Overview Location: Chicago, Illinois, USAType: Contract Full-timeRate: $560 - $800 per dayDomain: Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Platform Engineering What You Would Do Typical responsibilities could include: Designing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration infrastructureDeveloping and managing infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and similar toolsImplementing and improving CI/CD pipelines and deployment automationBuilding and supporting observability, monitoring and logging solutionsCollaborating with engineering and development teams to reduce friction in application deployment and operationsImproving platform reliability, performance and security through automation and standardizationDocumenting infrastructure patterns, runbooks and operational proceduresParticipating in on-call rotations and incident response activities What You Could Bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 10 to 15 years of experience in infrastructure, cloud operations, platform engineering or DevOpsDeep hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestrationProficiency with Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code toolsStrong experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure or GCPWorking knowledge of CI/CD tooling and practicesDemonstrated experience with monitoring, logging and observability platformsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent professional experienceAuthorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent certificationHashiCorp Certified: Terraform AssociateDocker Certified AssociateExperience with service mesh technologiesBackground in security and compliance for cloud infrastructure What Roles Of This Type Could Offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: Opportunity to influence cloud strategy and platform direction across multiple engineering teamsExposure to modern cloud architecture patterns and emerging infrastructure technologiesPotential involvement in building systems that improve developer productivity and operational reliabilityScope to mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the infrastructure communityContract engagement at a competitive daily rate of $560 - $800, dependent on experience and expertiseFlexible work arrangements and remote collaboration options where supported by the engagement About Specialist Staffing Group Specialist Staffing Group connects top infrastructure, cloud and DevOps talent with leading organizations seeking to advance their platform capabilities and cloud-native operations. We specialize in contract and permanent placements across technology infrastructure, helping teams build the platforms and automation that support modern software delivery. How To Register Interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career. Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.