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Platform Engineer

Talution Group
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 1/25/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Platform Engineer position at Talution Group?

  • 9-12 month contract, 100% onsite 5 days/week
  • Start ASAP
  • Plan, automate and deploy the platforms that support our enterprise microservices.
  • Build and maintain secure, efficient CI / CD pipelines and automated testing workflows.
  • Own and support the software packages you manage, with a strong focus on reliability and performance.
  • Monitor and continuously optimize platform health and security.
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, OpenShift or Docker Swarm.
  • 5 years of hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools like JFrog Xray, SonarQube and Red Hat ACS, or similar.
  • Kubestronaut certification preferred.
  • Strong understanding of network, DNS and security fundamentals.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

**We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.**

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