Sr. Platform Engineer

DaySmart supercharges experience-based businesses with innovative, industry-specific software services that power customer and revenue growth. With thousands of partners worldwide and dozens of industry awards, we provide best-in-class solutions to accelerate their business.

As a Platform Engineer at DaySmart, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team building a cutting-edge platform that empowers our developers to focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of our platform, leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies to drive efficiency and innovation across our engineering organization. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on our internal developer experience and contribute to the growth of a market-leading company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust and scalable Kubernetes-based platform (EKS, K3s, RKE2) on AWS and on-premises environments.
• Develop and deploy CI/CD pipelines using Argo CD, Argo Workflows, and GitHub Actions to automate application deployments and infrastructure provisioning.
• Implement and manage observability tools such as Grafana, New Relic, and Senty to ensure platform health and performance.
• Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform, AWS CDK, or Crossplane to manage and provision infrastructure resources.
• Integrate and manage SSO solutions (OAuth, SAML) to enhance platform security and user experience.
• Collaborate with application development teams to define platform requirements and ensure seamless integration with existing workflows.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal platform documentation and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in the areas of Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, and developer platforms.
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with Argo CD for continuous deployment and GitOps practices.
• Proficiency in at least one Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or Crossplane.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS, and experience with cloud-native services.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or similar.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and related technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with Backstage or similar internal developer platform frameworks.
• Contributions to open-source projects or communities.
  
  

Salary

The salary for this role is $135,000 to 165,000 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  
  

How You Will Work

This Is a 100% Remote Position Within The States That DaySmart Software LLC Operates. We Offer Flexible Work Arrangements Including Fully Remote, In-person, Or Hybrid Opportunities. For Those Looking To Work In Person, We Have Physical Offices In The Following Cities

• Ann Arbor, MI
• Scottsdale, AZ
• Wayne, PA
• Austin, TX
  
  

DaySmart is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to better innovation and business outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.