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Platform Engineer/ GitOps/Kubernetes
Platform Engineer/ GitOps/Kubernetes
Job ID: mrp-883338
Philadelphia, ,
Information Technology
Full Time,
$130000 - $150000
On-site
Other/Non Classified
Philadelphia, ,
$130000 - $150000
Full Time,
Other/Non Classified
On-site
Information Technology
Job details
Join a growing technology-driven organization supporting mission-critical environments through modern platform engineering and cloud-native infrastructure. This full-time opportunity is ideal for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer who is passionate about Kubernetes, automation, CI/CD, and secure software delivery across on-premises, air-gapped, private cloud, and regulated cloud environments. You’ll work with technologies including Kubernetes, Python, Helm, Docker, Podman, GitOps, and cloud-native observability tools.
This role offers the opportunity to build and evolve enterprise-scale platform capabilities that directly impact software delivery across multiple teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, enabling developer productivity, and driving automation at scale. You’ll have the chance to influence platform strategy, work with cutting-edge open-source technologies, and help establish best practices for secure, repeatable software delivery in highly regulated environments.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Systems Administration, or Software Engineering
- Strong experience supporting both on-premises and cloud-based environments, including air-gapped deployments
- Expertise with Kubernetes administration, engineering, and operations
- Experience with Python scripting and infrastructure automation
- Hands-on experience with Helm for Kubernetes application packaging and deployments
- Knowledge of container technologies including Docker and/or Podman
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with GitOps methodologies and tooling
- Knowledge of Kubernetes observability, monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions
- Experience implementing Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings
- Familiarity with cloud-native open-source ecosystems
- Experience with disaster recovery and high-availability architectures
- Background supporting highly regulated or secure environments
- Strong collaboration and knowledge-sharing skills
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Kubernetes Platform Engineering
- 25% CI/CD, Automation & DevOps
- 15% Containerization (Docker/Podman)
- 10% Observability & Monitoring
- 10% Security & Infrastructure Operations
Daily Responsibilities
- 75% Hands-On Engineering
- 10% Platform Design & Architecture
- 15% Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
You will:
- Engineer and maintain upstream Kubernetes environments supporting scalable software delivery
- Build automation using Python and Helm to streamline deployments and platform operations
- Design secure-by-default platform capabilities with integrated security controls
- Create reusable platform services that accelerate development teams and customer outcomes
- Develop and support enterprise CI/CD tooling and delivery pipelines
- Implement observability solutions utilizing logs, metrics, and distributed tracing
The Offer
- Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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