Platform Engineer

Job description

TEKsystems has a client that is seeking Platform Engineers for a long term remote roles.
Core Responsibilities

+ Partner with architecture and DevOps teams on multi-cloud strategies (Azure and GCP)—collaborating on design and supporting execution to enhance resiliency and availability.

+ Unlock developer self-service: create “golden path” templates and automation so teams can quickly bootstrap new repos, pipelines, and containers while adhering to standards.

+ Advocate for non-functional requirements (NFRs) such as security, reliability, performance, maintainability, scalability, and usability.

+ Influence technical direction and mentor engineers on IaC best practices.

+ Drive solutions in complex, multi-team environments using data to uncover root causes and operate effectively amid ambiguity.

Must-Have Skills

+ Experience supporting large-scale, distributed systems in a multi-cloud environment.

+ Solid interpersonal and communication skills to interact across multiple teams; able to influence without authority and work effectively with engineers, product, and architecture.

+ Designing reusable Terraform modules in both Azure & Google Clouds, including PaaS offerings (not only VMs).

+ Understanding multi-cloud networking patterns across Azure and GCP (VPC, VNets, peering, private endpoints) and implementing them via Terraform.

+ Experience managing Terraform state securely and implementing automated testing for IaC (Terratest, Tftest).

+ Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and ability to build automation from the ground up for IaC workflows.

+ GitHub Actions experience.

+ Knowledge of cloud cost management and enforcing governance through IaC (tagging strategies, budget alerts).

+ Experience embedding security controls in IaC (e.g., scanning with Checkov, tfsec, or similar tools).

+ Experience publishing and maintaining Terraform modules in private registries for reuse across teams.

+ Ability to design IaC patterns that support high availability and disaster recovery strategies.

+ Kubernetes GitOps experience (Argo CD, Helm, Kustomize), scaling using KEDA, and container security.

+ Implemented identity & secrets patterns (OIDC, Azure Key Vault, Kubernetes external-secrets, workload identity federation across Azure/GCP).

+ Policy as code/governance experience (Azure Policy, OPA Rego policy/Gatekeeper/Kyverno or equivalent).

+ Observability experience monitoring IaC pipeline health and drift detection (Terraform Cloud, Spacelift, or custom solutions).

Nice-to-Have

+ Experience using Terragrunt for managing complex Terraform environments, including dependency handling and environment orchestration.

+ Familiarity with OpenTofu as an alternative to Terraform, including migration strategies and feature parity considerations.

+ Observability experience with configuring OTel Gateway & Router Collectors.

+ Advanced knowledge of software development best practices.

+ Exposure to Kafka, GraphQL, Temporal, LaunchDarkly, SonarQube, mobile app platforms (iOS/Android), Backstage or other Internal Developer Portals.

+ Experience with alternative IaC tools like Pulumi or Crossplane.

+ Culture and Behavioral Traits

+ Curious and inquisitive mind with a passion for uncovering the 'why' behind technical challenges.

+ Self-starter with demonstrated ability to use data to uncover root causes, operate effectively amid ambiguity, and drive solutions in complex, multi-team environments.

Skills
Devops, Cloud, Python, Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure, GCP, Java, Scripting, IaC, GitOps, OpenShift, Automation, Powershell, Terragrunt, OpenTofu, GraphQL, Kafka, SonarQube, Pulumi, Crossplane
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $110.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation.

We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity.

We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia.

As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership.

TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.



The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services.

We accelerate business transformation for our customers.

Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions.

We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed.

We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology.

We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.

TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies.

Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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