Platform Engineer

Position Summary

The Platform Engineer (DevOps) is responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting the cloud platform and CI/CD pipeline supporting mission-critical applications for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role focuses on AWS cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes administration, Linux and Windows server management, enterprise monitoring, and continuous delivery to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable application environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving operational challenges, improving automation, and supporting software delivery across both modern cloud platforms and enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, administer, and support AWS cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes-based application platforms.
• Manage Linux virtual machines, Windows Server environments, and Service Mesh technologies (Consul, Istio, or similar).
• Support enterprise application hosting, platform upgrades, migrations, patching, and performance optimization.
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins and Argo CD.
• Support Maven build automation, application deployments, and release management.
• Continuously improve deployment automation, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Configure and maintain enterprise monitoring solutions including Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, and Dynatrace.
• Develop dashboards, alerts, and operational metrics to improve platform health and application performance.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure and application issues using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Support Kafka messaging infrastructure and related platform services.
• Troubleshoot production issues across infrastructure, platform, applications, and deployment pipelines.
• Develop operational documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner closely with software developers, QA engineers, architects, Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and VA stakeholders to support software delivery.
• Support modernization initiatives while maintaining stable production environments.
• Promote automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years supporting enterprise cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps, or systems engineering.
• Experience supporting Federal Government environments (VA experience strongly preferred).
• Core Technical Skills (Hands-on Production Experience Required):
• AWS Cloud Services
• Kubernetes Administration
• Linux System Administration
• Windows Server Administration
• Service Mesh (Consul, Istio, Linkerd, or similar)
• CI/CD Pipeline Engineering (Jenkins and Argo CD)
• Enterprise Monitoring & Observability (Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, Dynatrace)
• Maven Build Automation
• Kafka Messaging Platform

Work Conditions

• Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs.
• Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.

Pay Range

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $140,000 annually, depending on geographic work location, relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, security clearance, and contract requirements. Geographic salary ranges are determined in accordance with the company's compensation practices and represent a good-faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting.

Benefits

• Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health
• Health Savings Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match

Working Conditions

• Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs.
• Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.

Pay Range

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $140,000 annually, depending on geographic work location, relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, security clearance, and contract requirements. Geographic salary ranges are determined in accordance with the company's compensation practices and represent a good-faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting.

Benefits

• Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health
• Health Savings Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match

EEO Statement

Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.