Lead Platform Engineer (FTE / Onsite)

About this kind of role

What a Lead Platform Engineer (FTE / Onsite) usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: A Lead Platform Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the underlying infrastructure and systems that support an organization's applications and services. This role focuses on ensuring the platform is scalable, reliable, and secure, often involving automation and optimization of processes. They collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to define and implement platform standards and best practices. Troubleshooting complex issues and mentoring junior engineers are also common responsibilities.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), scripting languages (such as Python or Bash), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible) is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong problem-solving abilities, a passion for automation, and a desire to build robust and scalable systems are often successful in this role.