Senior Platform Engineer Java + Devops(W2)

Job : Senior Platform Engineer Java Devops(W2)

Location : Glen Allen, VA

Skills : Platform Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering roles, DORA metrics

Title: Senior Platform Engineer Java Devops

Location: Glen Allen, VA (Onsite)

Terms: 12 month contract to start, possibility for extensions

Interview Process: technical screening, client review. If client wants to interview, there will be a 30-45 minute Teams call with manager/team then it will require an onsite interview.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable platform infrastructure to support modernization of monolithic Java applications into microservices and APIs.
• Re-architect and migrate enterprise Java applications (e.g., Spring Boot, Jakarta EE) to containerized, cloud-based environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with software architects to introduce modern practices such as domain-driven design, 12-factor app principles, and service mesh architecture.
• Provision, monitor, and secure MongoDB Atlas and Azure SQL databases for modern Java applications.
• Operate and optimize Apache Kafka or Confluent Platform for asynchronous messaging between microservices.
• Lead CI/CD pipeline enhancements to support automated testing, secure deployments, and faster release cycles.
• Integrate infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Manage secrets, credentials, and certificates across development, staging, and production environments.
• Implement observability best practices using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog.
• Establish robust alerting and monitoring strategies to support high-availability Java applications.
• Ensure all platform services adhere to enterprise security, compliance, and governance standards.
• Partner with engineering leads, solution architects, and security teams to define and enforce platform standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive engineering excellence through documentation, peer reviews, and technical leadership.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of senior level experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with legacy-to-cloud transformation projects in regulated industries.
• Proven track record supporting enterprise Java platforms in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with application modernization—refactoring monoliths into microservices, containerization, and cloud-native design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm in managing Java-based workloads.
• Proficient in managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Deep familiarity with MongoDB Atlas, Azure SQL, Apache Kafka, and secret/certificate management.
• Excellent experience with Microsoft Azure.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Java software development or system architecture.
• Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio) and API gateways.
• Familiarity with DORA metrics and platform engineering KPIs.
  
  

USC/GC/ GC-EAD only

BNY Mellon in Pittsburgh, PA that is a 6-12 month CTH. Candidates must already be located within a commutable distance to Pitt (4 days on-site) and need to be US Citizens or GC Holders because BNY cannot provide sponsorship.

DevOps Engineer & Release Manager

Pittsburgh, PA

DevOps Engineer & Release Manager to join a highly collaborative team driving innovation across both mainframe and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the release lifecycle – Lead and coordinate end-to-end release processes across 10 Agile PODs, ensuring high-quality, on-time deployments.
• Build better pipelines – Design, develop, and optimize CI/CD pipelines across both mainframe and modern distributed applications.
• Collaborate across teams – Partner with developers, QA, and ops to streamline build/test/release workflows.
• Elevate performance – Monitor and enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance—especially during critical migration phases.
• Champion DevOps best practices – Introduce tooling, process improvements, and configuration management strategies across a complex tech landscape.
• Align & deliver – Coordinate releases and dependencies across PODs while supporting a long-term migration from mainframe to modern architecture.
  
  

Experience

• 5 years of experience in DevOps and Release Management within enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of mainframe and distributed application ecosystems.
• Expertise with CI/CD tools, automation frameworks, and release orchestration platforms.
• Strong communication skills—you’re the connector between dev, QA, and ops.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience in the financial services industry
• Background supporting hybrid modernization projects
• A passion for driving automation and operational excellence