Temporary Platform Engineer
Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$100k–$140k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage, optimize, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters using AWS EKS and drive continuous delivery via ArgoCD.
- Write, review, and debug application code across our ecosystem—supporting both backend services and frontend user interfaces.
- Design, maintain, and improve robust CI/CD pipelines across commercial cloud environments (primarily AWS).
- Triage, research, and mitigate complex production incidents, utilizing monitoring tools to proactively ensure platform stability.
- Identify opportunities for performance optimization, security automation, and technical improvements within the production ecosystem.
Requirements
- Deep, hands-on production experience with AWS EKS and ArgoCD.
- Strong proficiency in Python and/or Go.
- Solid experience with modern Javascript frameworks, specifically Next.js.
- Strong technical knowledge of AWS services (including Lambda), serverless architectures, and secure networking.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Skills
- Collaborative skills.
- Technical problem solving.
- Ability to prioritize and manage workload.
Benefits
Not applicable for this position.
Pay
$100,000.00 - $140,000.00
Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40