Platform Engineer

Data Platform Engineer 📍 Location: McLean, VA, US 🏢 Industry: Software development 💼 Work Setting: Hybrid Are you passionate about building reliable, scalable cloud platforms and supporting next-generation digital solutions that power real-time analytics, visualization, and complex business applications? We are seeking a Platform Engineer to help design, deploy, and maintain modern infrastructure platforms that support enterprise-scale applications across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Key Responsibilities Build, deploy, and support containerized platforms and infrastructure solutions that enable scalable application delivery.Manage and maintain Kubernetes-based environments to ensure platform reliability, performance, and availability.Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation processes to streamline software delivery and operational efficiency.Collaborate with platform, DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams to implement secure and efficient technology solutions.Monitor platform health, troubleshoot system issues, and implement improvements to enhance stability and scalability.Assist with infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.Support security best practices, compliance requirements, and operational standards across platform environments.Maintain and optimize Linux-based systems that underpin critical business applications.Contribute to documentation, operational procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.Partner with stakeholders to ensure platform services meet evolving business and technical requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.5+ years of experience supporting or managing containerized applications and platform environments.5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes administration and orchestration.Strong experience with Docker, OCI containers, or similar container technologies.Experience working within Linux-based operating environments.Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, or comparable technologies.Experience supporting cloud-native applications, automation frameworks, and deployment pipelines.Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and system administration skills.Excellent communication and collaboration abilities within cross-functional teams.Ability to work in secure, compliance-driven, and mission-critical environments. Preferred Skills Kubernetes AdministrationDocker & Container TechnologiesLinux System AdministrationInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm)CI/CD Pipeline ManagementCloud Platform EngineeringDevOps PracticesAutomation & ScriptingPlatform Reliability & ScalabilityMonitoring & Performance OptimizationSecurity & ComplianceCross-Functional CollaborationIncident Management & TroubleshootingProvide your feedback on BizChat