Platform Engineer

Location - Boston, MA (3 days onsite)

Salary - $130,000 - $140,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and resilient cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure
. This role is critical in modernizing our infrastructure, enabling application teams, and establishing best practices across cloud architecture, automation, and reliability.

The organization is a long‑standing leader in international travel and discovery for adults 50+, headquartered in Boston, MA, with a global footprint and a strong commitment to innovation and customer experience.

• Design, implement, and evolve Azure-based cloud platforms to meet business and application requirements.
• Translate technical and business needs into secure, scalable Azure solutions aligned with best practices.
• Lead architectural decisions spanning networking, compute, storage, identity, and container platforms (including AKS).

• Drive discussions around scalability, performance, availability, disaster recovery, security, and compliance.
• Provide guidance on cloud adoption, migrations, and platform optimization.
• Serve as a technical advisor to ensure cloud platforms integrate seamlessly with existing systems.

• Lead Azure initiatives from initial design through deployment and ongoing operations.
• Build and manage Azure resources such as virtual networks, storage accounts, databases, AKS, Azure AD, and related services.
• Design and maintain backup, recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Partner with software engineering, Dev Ops, and operations teams to enable automated deployments and reliable platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand platform needs and deliver scalable, well‑architected solutions.

• Implement Azure security, governance, and compliance best practices, including RBAC and data protection.
• Continuously monitor platform health and optimize for cost, performance, and reliability.
• Establish standards, policies, and tools to streamline platform management and troubleshooting.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience designing and supporting Azure cloud platforms.
• Experience with automation and IaC tools such as Power Shell, ARM Templates, Azure CLI, or Terraform.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and tools (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of cloud networking, security, data protection, and compliance.
• Experience working with routers, switches, load balancers, wireless technologies, and SD‑WAN.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.

The base salary range for this role is $130,000 – $140,000 annually for candidates based in Boston, MA. Final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, internal equity, and location.

• On‑site fitness facilities and wellness programs
• Group fitness classes and holistic health sessions

• Generous PTO
• 11 paid holidays, including Juneteenth, Memorial Day, and Labor Day
• Summer Fridays
• 12–16 weeks of fully paid parental leave at 100% base salary
• 50% off travel experiences for you and a companion
• 25% off for immediate family members
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Tuition assistance for both professional and personal learning
• Opportunities for professional development, including travel
• Access to leadership and team development programs
• Commuter benefits and FSA options
• Pet insurance and home/auto discounts
• Paid volunteer time to support community engagement