Senior​/Lead Platform Engineer

Job#: 3055628

Location:

100% Remote (U.S.

-based)

Pay Rate: $75-$80/hour

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.

• 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 Dev Ops 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Dev Ops, or a related role.
• Strong experience with cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and Dev Ops practices.
• Advanced experience with AWS and HPE Green Lake.
• 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 Code Pipeline.
• 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.

• 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 Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans…