Platform Engineer (DevOps)

Position Description Build the Platforms That Power Enterprise Innovation Are you passionate about automation, cloud engineering, and building modern software delivery platforms? Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges while enabling development teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient applications? CGI is seeking a talented Platform Engineer (DevOps) to join our growing team and support a long-standing client in the Salt Lake City, UT area. In this role, you'll design, build, and optimize cloud-native platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and automation capabilities that accelerate software delivery while improving security, reliability, and operational efficiency. Working alongside solution architects, software engineers, infrastructure teams, and client stakeholders, you'll help build modern engineering platforms that empower development teams to deliver high-quality software faster and more efficiently. This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading technologies including **Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Docker, Helm, Splunk, AppDynamics, and modern DevSecOps practices**, while helping shape the future of enterprise software delivery. At CGI, you'll solve meaningful business challenges, collaborate with industry experts, and continuously expand your technical expertise while delivering measurable value for our clients. Location: This position is based onsite at a client location in the Salt Lake City, UT area. Your future duties and responsibilities How you'll make an impact As a Platform Engineer (DevOps), you'll play a critical role in designing, automating, and supporting enterprise platform capabilities that enable secure, reliable, and scalable application delivery. You will: Design, build, and optimize enterprise CI/CD pipelines using **GitHub Actions** and other modern DevOps platforms Administer enterprise **Source Code Management (SCM)** repositories, implementing branching strategies, release management, version control, and code integration best practices Develop and maintain **Infrastructure as Code (IaC)** using Terraform to provision and manage cloud and hybrid infrastructure Build, deploy, and support cloud-native microservices and RESTful APIs that power platform services and engineering automation Deploy, configure, and manage containerized applications using **Docker, Kubernetes (GKE), and Helm** Design reusable platform components, automation frameworks, engineering utilities, and integrations that improve developer productivity and operational efficiency Champion **DevSecOps** principles by embedding security, compliance, governance, and quality controls throughout the software development lifecycle Implement enterprise monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using **Splunk, AppDynamics**, and comparable platforms to improve system health, reliability, and operational visibility Design, deploy, and support scalable cloud infrastructure on **Google Cloud Platform (preferred)** or AWS using cloud engineering best practices Troubleshoot complex platform, infrastructure, networking, and deployment issues while driving continuous platform improvements Partner with software engineers, cloud architects, infrastructure teams, and client stakeholders to deliver reliable enterprise platform solutions Create and maintain technical documentation including platform architecture, deployment standards, engineering playbooks, and operational procedures Mentor fellow engineers by promoting automation, engineering best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role What you'll bring We're looking for an engineer who is passionate about building modern platforms that enable development teams to deliver software faster, more securely, and at enterprise scale. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline 3+ years of experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Cloud Engineer, Pipeline Engineer, or in a similar enterprise engineering role. Strong programming and automation experience using one or more of the following: Java Python TypeScript JavaScript Groovy Bash YAML Perl Ruby Experience developing microservices, RESTful APIs, and build automation using tools such as **Maven** and **Gradle** Strong expertise with **Git** and modern Source Code Management (SCM) practices, including branching strategies, release management, pull request workflows, and CI/CD implementation using tools such as **GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD** Hands-on experience deploying and managing containerized applications using **Docker, Kubernetes (Kubernetes/GKE), Helm**, and enterprise Kubernetes platforms such as **OpenShift, Tanzu, Rancher (RKE), or similar technologies** Experience implementing **Infrastructure as Code (IaC)** using **Terraform**, with familiarity in configuration management tools such as **Ansible, Puppet, or Chef** Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native infrastructure on **Google Cloud Platform (preferred)** or AWS Working knowledge of both **Linux and Windows** operating systems supporting enterprise application platforms Experience implementing enterprise monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using **Splunk, AppDynamics, Prometheus, ELK/OpenSearch**, or similar technologies Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases including **SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB**, and database migration/versioning tools such as **Liquibase** Experience working within Agile software delivery methodologies including **Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe** Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills Demonstrated passion for automation, continuous improvement, platform engineering, and delivering highly reliable enterprise solutions Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud migrations and platform modernization initiatives Knowledge of security automation, policy-as-code, secrets management, and DevSecOps tooling Experience implementing GitOps methodologies using tools such as Argo CD or Flux Google Cloud Professional, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Terraform, AWS, or other cloud certifications Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical enterprise environments Consulting experience working directly with enterprise clients and cross-functional delivery teams Other Information: CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $79,600.00 $156,700.00. CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: Competitive compensation Comprehensive insurance options Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time Paid parental leaveLearning opportunities and tuition assistance Wellness and Well being programs Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. 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