Platform Engineer Job Iowa Louisiana USA,IT/Tech

Assist in implementing, maintaining, and supporting platform capabilities under guidance
Support platform lifecycle activities including provisioning, configuration, upgrades, patching, and monitoring
Assist with automation and continuous improvement initiatives to improve platform reliability, scalability, and efficiency
Monitor platform health and identify, troubleshoot, resolve, or re
Support incident, problem, and change management processes
Follow established security, compliance, and operational controls
Document work activities, processes, configurations, and solutions
Collaborate with engineers, technology teams, vendors, and business partners on platform-related initiatives
Build understanding of how platform services support business operations and technology outcomes
Identify and elevate issues originating from upstream systems, vendors, integrations, or dependencies

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
0-3 years of relevant experience
Exposure to a major cloud platform (Azure/AWS/GCP)
Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and IT service management practices (Jira/Service Now)
Familiarity with source control tools (Git Hub/Bitbucket/Azure Dev Ops) and basic Git workflows
Exposure to infrastructure-as-code concepts (Terraform)
Familiarity with JSON/YAML for configuration and templating
Exposure to containerization (Docker); familiarity with Kubernetes concepts (Pods, Deployments) a plus
Exposure to Linux fundamentals (command line, file systems, basic administration)
Exposure to basic scripting (Bash/Python) for everyday automation tasks
Basic programming or scripting ability (.NET/Java/JavaScript/Type Script)
Exposure to networking fundamentals (DNS, HTTP/S, load balancing, basic firewall/security group concepts)
Basic awareness of monitoring and alerting
Interest in financial services, banking, or regulated-industry technology
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in platform lifecycle management, including provisioning, configuration, and monitoring, while supporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives. Familiarity with cloud platforms and IT service management practices is essential for enhancing platform reliability and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cloud Platform Exposure (Azure/AWS/GCP)
CI/CD Concepts (Jira/Service Now)
Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
Basic Scripting (Bash/Python)
Containerization (Docker)

Hard Skills

Platform Lifecycle Management
Automation Initiatives
Basic Programming (.NET/Java/JavaScript/Type Script)
Linux Fundamentals
Networking Fundamentals (DNS, HTTP/S)
Configuration Management (JSON/YAML)
Source Control (Git Hub/Bitbucket/Azure Dev Ops)
Monitoring and Alerting
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution
Change Management Processes

Soft Skills

Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Documentation Skills
Communication

Industry Keywords

Financial Services
Banking
Regulated-Industry Technology
Operational Controls
Security Compliance

Tools & Technologies

Terraform
Docker
Kubernetes
Jira
Service Now
Git Hub
Bitbucket
Azure Dev Ops