Platform Engineer

Job Summary Our client is seeking a DevOps/Software Engineer to join their team. This is a contract role, local to Maryland Heights, MO and will serve in a primarily on-site capacity with flexibility. The primary focus of this role is to provide AWS infrastructure support. The team is looking to hire ASAP, so please reach out with your resume quickly! This is a 12 month contract position. Core Responsibilities Manage and support all aspects of the SDLC pipeline, including production deployments, environment refreshes, and ongoing operational supportAdminister and support change control throughout deliveryUtilize SDLC tools, including Git (Bitbucket/GitHub/GitLab), Jenkins, and Artifactory, to manage code, automate builds, and orchestrate production deploymentsMonitor and respond to application performance, system health, and security vulnerabilities using tools such as Appdynamics, Splunk, Teradata Viewpoint, and AWS CloudWatchArchitect and implement scalable and reliable solutions within the AWS ecosystemTroubleshoot and manage connectivity / firewall requestsImplement and enforce server encryption, certifications, and patchesDevelop and support ETL processes and APIs, integrating various data sources and targetsWrite and optimize SQL queries for Teradata, MySQL, SQL Server, and Postgres by applying query performance tuning techniquesWork closely with cross-functional teams, including AWS and Teradata product management, cloud operations, and upstream boundary partnersManage and support IAM permissions and policiesRequired Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience5+ years of professional software development experienceExpert-level knowledge of AWS infrastructure and architectureStrong background in software development lifecycle (SDLC) principlesExperience driving cloud-native initiativesThe resource will be given technical authority to provide guidance and recommendations on AWS infrastructure items, data engineering (ETL), CI/CD delivery, and system performanceWork Environment Location: Maryland Heights, MissouriHybrid - 4 days onsiteCompensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $55.00 and $58.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance PlansEmployee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy