Junior Platform Engineer

Company: Blue Line Solutions, LLC
Location: Chattanooga, TN

Blue Line Solutions is a leading provider of public safety technology and photo speed enforcement solutions, partnering with law enforcement agencies nationwide to improve roadway safety and protect communities. Our mission is to save lives through innovative technology, exceptional service, and strong partnerships with the agencies we serve.

Founded on the principles of Integrity, Accountability, Diligence, Perseverance, and Discipline, Blue Line Solutions continues to grow by investing in both technology and people.

Blue Line Solutions is seeking a Junior Platform Engineer to support our growing technology organization as we continue modernizing and expanding our cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure.

This role is ideal for an early-career technology professional who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies, and working at the intersection of software development, cloud infrastructure, and Dev Ops. The Junior Platform Engineer will assist with routine platform maintenance, configuration management, deployment support, environment setup, and cloud operations while gaining hands‑on experience with modern engineering practices.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, enjoys continuous learning, and is interested in building a career in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and software development.

• Perform routine platform maintenance activities including configuration updates, environment setup, dependency upgrades, and system improvements.
• Support platform stability, performance, and operational efficiency across development and production environments.
• Assist with troubleshooting infrastructure and application‑related issues.
• Participate in platform monitoring and operational support activities.
• Work with Microsoft Azure resources including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Firewall, storage accounts, networking, and related cloud services.
• Assist with cloud infrastructure administration, maintenance, and optimization.
• Support cloud security, networking, and operational best practices.
• Help maintain reliable and scalable cloud environments.

• Assist with deployment activities and environment management.
• Support CI/CD processes and Azure Dev Ops pipeline administration.
• Participate in source control management and Git workflows.
• Assist with deployment automation and release management activities.
• Support Git Ops initiatives and infrastructure automation efforts.

• Utilize C# and .NET technologies to support platform‑related development efforts.
• Assist with software troubleshooting, testing, and technical investigations.
• Support backend applications and cloud‑native services.
• Participate in code reviews and team learning opportunities.
• Work closely with senior engineers and technology leadership.
• Participate in technical discussions, planning sessions, and project meetings.
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Continuously expand knowledge of cloud infrastructure, Dev Ops, and platform engineering practices.
• Contribute to a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Solid understanding of C# fundamentals including object‑oriented programming, async/await, and LINQ.
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL fundamentals.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Some hands‑on experience with Git workflows or source control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Interest in cloud infrastructure, Dev Ops, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or platform engineering.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience with Git Ops tools such as Flux or ArgoCD.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) utilizing Terraform or Bicep.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and Azure Dev Ops pipelines.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-900 or AZ-204.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Internship,…