Principal Platform Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Design and maintain upstream (vanilla) Kubernetes environments that facilitate dependable and consistent software delivery environments.

• Utilize Python scripting and Helm-based Kubernetes packaging to automate platform workflows and deployment processes.

• Develop secure-by-default Kubernetes platform features, integrating security measures into automation, delivery workflows, and operational practices.

• Convert platform features into repeatable PaaS services that enhance internal delivery and enable customer-focused outcomes.

• Manage container runtimes (Docker/Podman) and containerization to support CI/CD operations and cloud-native tooling deployments.

• Create secure end-to-end CI/CD pipelines while offering organization-wide CI/CD tooling expertise, guidance, and support.

• Implement Kubernetes observability (logs, metrics, traces) and integrate it into GitOps-driven automation to verify deployments, identify regressions, and expedite incident response.

• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to automate deployments and release validation, applying best practices in delivery, testing, security, performance, and disaster recovery.

• Assess and adopt cloud-native OSS/COTS tools to fulfill platform requirements, empower teams through knowledge sharing, and incorporate new capabilities into standard workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or a related field) or equivalent relevant work experience.

• The position necessitates the ability to acquire and maintain a government secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

• The successful candidate must obtain and hold the necessary security clearance or other authorizations within the timeframe specified by applicable contracts.

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Sr. DevOps, Platform Development, Sr. Software Engineering, or Sr. Systems Administration in both on-premises, air-gapped, and cloud environments.

• Knowledge of fundamental web technologies, including HTTPS, TLS/SSL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, and common delivery components.

• Experience with automation or development using C++, Rust, or equivalent programming languages.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance initiatives.