Hybrid Mid-level Platform Engineer

at QuesTek Europe AB

• Job title: Mid-level Platform Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Docker, Java, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Linux, OpenShift, Python, RabbitMQ
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Egg Harbor, United States

About the role

• Mid-level Platform Engineer joining OCH Technologies for FAA modernization project, responsible for design and implementation of automated platform environments. Ensuring operational excellence in a secure government environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage automated platform solutions ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Maintain and optimize platform infrastructure, including provisioning, patching, upgrades, and monitoring.
• Build and/or manage CI/CD pipelines for containerized and microservice-based applications.
• Create and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or other scripting languages to streamline operations.
• Implement security controls, RBAC, and compliance monitoring aligned with FAA and federal standards.
• Develop and manage Helm charts for application deployment and configuration management.
• Administer and monitor message broker systems such as RabbitMQ, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to containerize Java applications and optimize runtime environments.
• Manage and harden Linux-based systems, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in deployment, configuration management, and system reliability.
• Document configurations, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in integration, verification, and validation activities for new system deployments.
• Support technical reviews, briefings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Math or Science
• At least five (5) years’ experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure roles
• Strong DevOps background including CI/CD pipeline creation and automation (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD)
• Proficiency with OpenShift and Kubernetes administration and troubleshooting
• Experience with Helm, Docker, and container orchestration best practices
• Hands-on experience managing RabbitMQ or similar message broker technologies
• Proficiency in Java application environments and runtime management
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages
• Solid understanding of Linux systems administration and shell environments
• Solid grasp of networking, storage, and security concepts within hybrid and cloud environments
• Proven ability to design and maintain monitoring, observability, and alerting systems
• Security Clearance Requirement Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Benefits

• Paid time off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance - Employer Paid!
• 401(k)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement & More!