Platform Engineer

job summary:
Responsibilities

Job Profile Summary

The Platform Engineer, Specialist ensures stable, secure, and high-performing platform solutions by managing escalations, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing system operations. This role partners with cross-functional teams to improve reliability, security, and scalability while driving automation, documentation, and continuous improvement. Additionally, the Specialist defines the strategic vision and roadmap for technical products within a business area, with potential enterprise-wide impact. Responsibilities include infrastructure monitoring, performance optimization, and adopting new technologies to enhance system efficiency.

1.Leads the planning, development, and implementation of new technical products while analyzing markets and defining detailed features, requirements, and implementation plans.

2.Designs, implements, and deploys platforms to meet business needs while identifying, recommending, and implementing performance improvements and issue resolutions.

3.Provides advanced technical support to ensure reliable production operations by troubleshooting hardware and software issues across multiple platforms and maintaining deep expertise in software and infrastructure systems.

4.Participates in the design and continuous improvement of the technical solution and ensures delivery of messaging, communication, and customer outreach, as necessary.

5.Develops technical standards, tests and evaluates vendor technologies, and recommends new technologies and vendor selections.

6.Evaluates and implements new technologies and vendor solutions to align with business and technical requirements while providing ongoing production support.

7.Understands client business functions and requirements to determine the most appropriate technical tools to meet their needs.

8.Document processes, system architecture, and technical decisions to support future updates, troubleshooting, and improve team collaboration.

9.Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in platform engineering, product ownership, systems support, or infrastructure management.

Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

Proven ability to lead planning, design, and implementation of technical products and platforms, including defining features, requirements, and roadmaps.

Ability to understand client business functions and translate requirements into appropriate technical solutions and tools.

Robust skills in designing, deploying, and optimizing platforms to meet business needs, with experience in performance tuning and issue resolution.

Capability to troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues across multiple platforms, ensuring reliable production operations.

Experience developing technical standards, evaluating vendor technologies, and recommending new tools and solutions aligned with business objectives.

Skilled in documenting processes, system architecture, and technical decisions to support updates, troubleshooting, and team collaboration.

location: Malvern, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
salary: $74.03 - 79.03 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Job Profile Summary

The Platform Engineer, Specialist ensures stable, secure, and high-performing platform solutions by managing escalations, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing system operations. This role partners with cross-functional teams to improve reliability, security, and scalability while driving automation, documentation, and continuous improvement. Additionally, the Specialist defines the strategic vision and roadmap for technical products within a business area, with potential enterprise-wide impact. Responsibilities include infrastructure monitoring, performance optimization, and adopting new technologies to enhance system efficiency.

1.Leads the planning, development, and implementation of new technical products while analyzing markets and defining detailed features, requirements, and implementation plans.

2.Designs, implements, and deploys platforms to meet business needs while identifying, recommending, and implementing performance improvements and issue resolutions.

3.Provides advanced technical support to ensure reliable production operations by troubleshooting hardware and software issues across multiple platforms and maintaining deep expertise in software and infrastructure systems.

4.Participates in the design and continuous improvement of the technical solution and ensures delivery of messaging, communication, and customer outreach, as necessary.

5.Develops technical standards, tests and evaluates vendor technologies, and recommends new technologies and vendor selections.

6.Evaluates and implements new technologies and vendor solutions to align with business and technical requirements while providing ongoing production support.

7.Understands client business functions and requirements to determine the most appropriate technical tools to meet their needs.

8.Document processes, system architecture, and technical decisions to support future updates, troubleshooting, and improve team collaboration.

9.Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

qualifications:
Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in platform engineering, product ownership, systems support, or infrastructure management.

Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

Proven ability to lead planning, design, and implementation of technical products and platforms, including defining features, requirements, and roadmaps.

Ability to understand client business functions and translate requirements into appropriate technical solutions and tools.

Robust skills in designing, deploying, and optimizing platforms to meet business needs, with experience in performance tuning and issue resolution.

Capability to troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues across multiple platforms, ensuring reliable production operations.

Experience developing technical standards, evaluating vendor technologies, and recommending new tools and solutions aligned with business objectives.

Skilled in documenting processes, system architecture, and technical decisions to support updates, troubleshooting, and team collaboration.

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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.