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Platform Engineer

SCIGON
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

Platform Engineer

Salary: $75 000-$100,000

About the Role

We’re seeking a Platform Engineer to help build and maintain the foundational systems that power enterprise-scale microservices. This role is central to ensuring platform reliability, security, and performance through automation and modern DevSecOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, automate, and deploy platform infrastructure to support distributed services at scale.
  • Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks to accelerate delivery.
  • Take ownership of platform components and software packages, ensuring they meet performance and security standards.
  • Monitor system health and proactively address performance or security concerns.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker Swarm.
  • 5 years of hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools (e.g., JFrog Xray, SonarQube, Red Hat ACS or equivalents).
  • Kubestronaut certification is a plus.
  • Strong grasp of networking, DNS, and security fundamentals.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Salary : $100,000

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