Staff Platform Engineer

STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta and more, including internationally in Mexico, India and Japan.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Platform/DevOps Engineer to join our team. As part of our innovative and dynamic environment, you will work with cutting-edge technologies to automate complex business processes, support product innovation, and streamline software development and operations. You will collaborate with talented professionals across various teams to improve development delivery and ensure efficient operations.

The Platform/DevOps Engineer will play a key role in driving automation at all stages of software development, release, operations, and maintenance. You will manage CI/CD tools and processes, provide technical guidance to development teams, and support and enhance existing platforms and tools, including Kubernetes, Docker, and various scripting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain CI and CD tools and processes across various business units.
• Drive automation at all stages of software development, release, operations, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and develop new ideas to improve development delivery.
• Research and implement open-source technologies to address automation challenges.
• Provide technical guidance and educate development teams on CI/CD, automation toolsets, and best practices.
• Oversee the DevOps function for the APIGEE platform.
• Enhance and support existing tools, platforms, and processes (e.g., Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker, Bash Scripting, Alfred).

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, driven, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Solid software development skills and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
• Experience with containerization and container scheduling technologies (e.g., Docker, Rancher, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps culture (e.g., Gitlab CI, Jenkins, Helm).
• Knowledge of software development frameworks and languages (e.g., Spring, Java, Go, PHP, Python).
• Experience with Linux OS and Bash scripting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• At least 8-10 years of IT experience.
• Experience with AWS and cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code solutions, such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudInit.

Preferred

• Experience with public cloud offerings (e.g., IaaS, PaaS services such as OCI, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).

Additional Details
The base range for this contract position is $48 - $58/per hour, depending on experience.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered.

Benefits

• Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
• Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow

About Us
STAND 8 provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and globally with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Mexico, Japan, India, and more. STAND 8 focuses on the "bleeding edge" of technology and leverages automation, process, marketing, and over fifteen years of success and growth to provide a world-class experience for our customers, partners, and employees.

Our mission is to impact the world positively by creating success through PEOPLE, PROCESS, and TECHNOLOGY.

Check out more at www.stand8.io; and reach out today to explore opportunities to grow together!