Platform Engineer

Overview

Compensation: $110,000 - $150,000 based on experience and credentials

Location Type: Remote, candidate must reside in one of several remote hire location

The Platform Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the core infrastructure and platform services that enable application development and deployment within the organization. This position ensures the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud and on-premises systems while integrating DevSecOps principles across all stages of the software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) to manage cloud resources using tools such as Azure ARM, Terraform, or Ansible
• Maintain and optimize Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, testing, and deployment of applications to Azure App Services and Azure Service Fabric
• Migrate Service Fabric Microservices to Kubernetes
• Work alongside Azure Cloud Engineers to integrate new App Services within Azure Cloud Services
• Integrate 3rd party APIs within Azure API Management
• Oversee the deployment and configuration of Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines, and containerized applications
• Collaborate with security teams to integrate security best practices into the development and deployment pipelines, such as static application security testing (SAST) and dynamic application security testing (DAST)
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform services for performance, availability, and cost-efficiency
• Manage secrets and credentials using tools like Azure Key Vault
• Implement and enforce zero-trust principles across platforms and services, ensuring robust identity and access management
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, and operational runbooks
• Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams on platform usage and DevSecOps principles
• Participate in on-call rotations for incident response and resolution of platform-related issues
• Stay current on industry trends, tools, and best practices in cloud computing, DevSecOps, and platform engineering
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or a related field

• Demonstrated expertise in managing and deploying cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)

• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI

• Proven track record of implementing and managing infrastructure as code

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as New Relic

• Proficient in scripting and automation languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell

• In-depth understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, load balancing, firewalls, and VPNs

• Knowledge of security practices, including vulnerability scanning, compliance checks, and threat modeling

• Ability to prioritize tasks by effectively managing competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines

• Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized with task management

• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult and often complex problems or situations

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators

• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures

• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties

Benefits

• Financial Well-Being: Bonus Program up to 12%, 401K Matching up to 8%, Retirement Planning, Pay Increases based on Competency, Employee Loan Discounts, Flex Spending Accounts
• Wellness: Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision Coverage, Access to 4,000+ Gyms, Mental Health Resources, PTO Wellness Days, Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Work-Life Balance: 11 Paid Holidays, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Birthday PTO
• Community Involvement: Paid Volunteer Hours
• Growth: Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Flexibility: Remote, Hybrid, and Onsite Schedules
• Security: Pet Insurance, Free Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance

For more information, including additional benefits, please visit our benefits website at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/benefits

Company Overview

Suncoast Credit Union is consistently chosen as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace because its employees genuinely #LOVEWORK! Employees flourish in an inclusive culture celebrating growth and prioritizing the community.

For more information, please visit our careers site at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/