thoughtworksreferral · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Skills: Python, AWS, Docker, CI/CD
As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize the AWS-centric platform infrastructure that enables high-scale software delivery and reliable data workflows . Your primary focus will be on enhancing the Developer Experience by creating and improving tools, systems, and processes using modern solutions like Harness CI/CD and GitHub . You will collaborate closely with engineering and data teams, providing technical guidance and fostering best practices in automation, security, and scalability. As a senior engineer, you will take ownership of critical platform components, including Terraform automation and Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow (MWAA), and contribute significantly to strategic decisions, ensuring alignment with both business and technical objectives. Job responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and management of a secure, highly available, and scalable AWS platform infrastructure, proactively executing strategies to balance cost, reliability, and performance across all cloud services. Architect, maintain, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines using Harness and GitHub for fast feedback loops, including designing robust deployment processes specifically for data environments (dbt CI/CD and Apache Airflow/AWS MWAA). Manage and optimize containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS) and drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for scalable resource management and provisioning. Ensure platform stability by troubleshooting complex issues, performing detailed root cause analysis, and driving effective corrective actions. Advance DevOps and GitOps practices across the organization while mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance to cross-functional teams. Job qualifications Technical Skills Core AWS & Cloud Architecture: Solid background in structuring secure, highly scalable cloud architectures with a strict focus on AWS (including serverless, advanced networking, and best…
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