Senior Platform Engineer

OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow.

Strong preference for candidates who live in the Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX or Cleveland, OH areas or are able to travel to these locations.

We’re looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to help scale and evolve our cloud infrastructure as our business grows. In this role, you’ll design and build resilient, secure, and high‑performing platforms that power our products and internal systems. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, Dev Ops, and IT teams to deliver reliable solutions, improve developer experience, and drive automation across the stack.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, highly available platform infrastructure
• Drive Infrastructure as Code best practice’s (Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible)
• Own and optimize cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for performance, cost, and reliability
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, safe, and automated deployments
• Partner with software engineers to improve system performance and integration
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high uptime and reliability
• Implement and uphold security best practice’s across the platform
• Contribute to architecture decisions and continuous technical improvements
• Stay current with emerging technologies and bring new ideas to the team
• Mentor and support junior engineers; help onboard new team members
• Participate in hiring and help shape the future of the team

• 6+ years of experience in software or platform engineering
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Hands‑on expertise with IaC tools (Terraform preferred)
• Proficiency in at least one language:
  Python, Go, or Bash
• Experience with containers & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid background in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Circle
  
  CI)
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and systems
• Experience with observability/monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog)

• You’re a problem solver who can navigate complex production issues
• You balance technical depth with business impact
• You’re organized, proactive, and able to own projects end‑to‑end
• You communicate clearly and collaborate well across teams
• You lead by example and enjoy mentoring others
• You’re adaptable and comfortable in a fast‑moving environment
• You thrive in a remote or hybrid workplace

• Experience scaling platforms in high‑growth environments
• Exposure to cost optimization strategies in cloud environments
• Experience contributing to platform engineering or developer experience initiatives

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent hands‑on experience.

• Flexible work hours to support collaboration across time zones
• Opportunity to influence architecture, tooling, and engineering standards
• High visibility and impact across the organization
• Full benefits starting Day 1:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development programs, tuition assistance, and quarterly book program
• Free wellness coaching and pet insurance
• Home office equipment stipend
• Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts

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