Job Title: Platform Engineer
Location: Remote (US)
Interview Process: One interview, a Teams call with the manager and additional team members
Client Overview
This role sits within a global materials science and technology company's computing technologies group, supporting the cloud and Kubernetes platform that underpins internal engineering and business systems.
Top 3 Skills
AWS cloud infrastructure and Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
Kubernetes platform operations
CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows
What You'll Do
Design, implement, and operate AWS cloud infrastructure and automation using Terraform
Own EKS and Kubernetes platform operations, including cluster lifecycle, upgrades, and capacity planning
Build and improve core Kubernetes platform capabilities such as networking, RBAC, and secrets management
Develop and maintain deployment workflows using Helm, Kustomize, and GitOps tools such as Argo CD or Flux
Deploy and evolve observability capabilities, including metrics, logging, alerting, and dashboards
Strengthen security across infrastructure, pipelines, and Kubernetes environments
Support the reliability and operational performance of PostgreSQL and RDS environments
Monitor system health, investigate incidents, and drive timely resolution through root cause analysis
Lead technical decision making within the scope of the role, prioritizing work and evaluating tradeoffs
Use modern AI tools to accelerate infrastructure design, troubleshooting, and documentation, while validating outputs for correctness and security
What We Need From You
7 or more years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, SRE, or a related role
Strong hands on experience with AWS services and core networking and security concepts
Advanced experience with Kubernetes, including cluster operations, autoscaling, and production workload management
Strong experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages
Preferred / Bonus
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, or Terraform
Experience with additional cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or Azure
Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Loki
Familiarity with compliance and governance requirements in regulated environments
About Elevait
Elevait Solutions was founded by veterans who believe that how you treat people is the only thing that actually matters in this industry. We're a team that stays in your corner before, during, and after placement. We show up for the communities we work in, we tell you the truth, and we work hard to make sure every placement is a good fit for both sides. If that sounds like the kind of team you want behind you, we'd like to talk.