Senior / Lead Platform Engineer

Job#: 3055628

Job Description:

Senior / Lead Platform Engineer

Location: 100% Remote (U.S.-based)

Pay Rate: $75-$80/hour

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior/Lead Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and support of modern cloud-based platforms and infrastructure. This role will drive platform strategy, automation initiatives, cloud engineering best practices, and scalable solutions while mentoring junior engineers and partnering with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of cloud platforms, applications, integrations, and infrastructure.
• Build scalable, secure, and resilient platform solutions that support business and technology objectives.
• Design and implement automation strategies to improve operational efficiency and user experience.
• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, monitoring, alerting, and system health.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide advanced platform support.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Implement and enforce security controls, IAM standards, and access management practices.
• Create technical documentation, operational procedures, and training materials.
• Lead cloud modernization and technology refresh initiatives.
• Support infrastructure migrations, acquisitions, divestitures, and platform integration projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Mentor engineers and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or a related role.
• Strong experience with cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices.
• Advanced experience with AWS and HPE GreenLake.
• Expertise with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong experience with IAM (Identity & Access Management) and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines, including technologies such as Harness and AWS CodePipeline.
• Advanced scripting and automation experience using Python, Bash, or Shell scripting.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Deep understanding of networking, hosting, and application infrastructure across multiple layers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Strong experience designing and troubleshooting AWS IAM policies, roles, and permission models using least-privilege principles.
• Experience implementing federated AWS access through Identity Center or other identity providers.
• Knowledge of AWS security auditing, access reviews, and permission analysis tools.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices.
• Cloud platform certifications (AWS preferred).
• Previous experience mentoring or leading technical teams.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

October 13, 2026

Pay Range:

$75 - $80 per hour

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