Platform Engineer

We are looking to build our internal database of qualified Platform Engineers who could support future infrastructure and cloud operations opportunities. Platform Engineers play a critical role in designing, deploying and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure that enables development teams to move faster and more reliably. If you have 10–15 years of infrastructure and DevOps experience with deep expertise in Kubernetes and Terraform, we'd like to hear from you. Please note 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. About The Opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Platform Engineer opportunities in a Boston-based role focused on cloud infrastructure automation and operations. Roles of this type may involve working within engineering teams that value infrastructure as code, containerization, and continuous delivery practices. The work could include designing and implementing Kubernetes clusters, infrastructure automation using Terraform, and building systems that enable development teams to deploy and scale applications reliably. Typical Role Overview Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USAType: Contract Full-timeRate: $560 - $800 per dayFocus: Cloud infrastructure Kubernetes Terraform CI/CD automation What You Would Do Typical responsibilities could include: Designing, deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters in production environmentsBuilding and maintaining infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform across AWS, Azure or GCPDeveloping CI/CD pipelines and automating deployment processesImplementing and managing containerization strategies using DockerEstablishing monitoring, logging and alerting systems to ensure platform reliabilityCollaborating with development teams to understand infrastructure requirements and improve deployment workflowsOptimizing cloud infrastructure for cost, performance and securityMaintaining documentation and runbooks for platform operations and incident response What You Could Bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 10–15 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or cloud operationsDeep hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including cluster design and managementStrong expertise with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code and cloud resource provisioningProficiency with containerization tools, particularly DockerSolid understanding of CI/CD practices and toolsExperience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP)Strong problem-solving and communication skillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience Nice-to-have Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certificationHashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate certificationDocker Certified Associate certificationExperience building multi-cloud or hybrid infrastructure solutionsFamiliarity with infrastructure monitoring and observability toolsUnderstanding of security best practices in cloud environments What Roles Of This Type Could Offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: The opportunity to shape modern cloud infrastructure and tooling that improves how development teams operateWorking with teams focused on reliability, automation and scalabilityExposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and infrastructure practicesPotential for technical growth and deepening expertise in distributed systems and cloud architectureContract-based flexibility with competitive daily rates ($560 - $800 per day)The chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects in a Boston-based environment About Specialist Staffing Group Specialist Staffing Group partners with leading organizations to identify and place experienced professionals in technology, engineering and operations roles. We work across permanent and contract placements to match skilled professionals with opportunities where their expertise can drive real impact. 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.