[Remote] Senior Platform Engineer - Kubernetes - remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SitusAMC is where the best and most passionate people come to transform our client’s businesses and their own careers. They are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to contribute to their Digital Transformation journey by designing and implementing automated infrastructure and cloud solutions. The role involves leadership, collaboration, and innovation in cloud technologies, particularly focusing on Kubernetes and AWS services.ResponsibilitiesContribute as both an individual contributor and a mentor, guiding teammates within the Cloud Platform Engineering teamDesign, build, and maintain automated infrastructure using Terraform and AWS services (Lambda, SQS, RabbitMQ, event-driven technologies)Develop advanced pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, FluxCD) to support application deployment across monolithic, stateless, and serverless architecturesDesign frameworks aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework and security standards (e.g., NIST, NYDFS), ensuring compliance and resilienceDeliver solutions in high-pressure, multi-customer environments, addressing complex needs with speed and precisionDevelop tactical plans for IaC strategy and implementation across products with varying maturity levelsImplement and manage IAM policies, permission sets, Security Groups, NACLs, and VPC configurations to maintain strong cloud security posturePartner with internal and external stakeholders on design and architecture decisions and provide clear project updates to leadershipArchitect and develop new AWS services, leveraging tools like Kubernetes, Istio/Linkerd, and Karpenter for scalable, cloud-native solutionsEstablish and enforce infrastructure design best practices, templates, and processes that elevate engineering consistency across the organizationOther activities as assigned by your managerSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum of 8+ years of industry and/or relevant experience, typically with 2+ years in an AVP level role or external equivalent8+ years managing IAM, permission sets, NACLs, Security Groups, and other security controlsProven mastery in Terraform with extensive hands-on implementation experience6+ years building pipelines with GitOps (ArgoCD, FluxCD) and automation platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)Strong background in deploying Kubernetes and service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)Experience with Karpenter and similar tools to enable automated scaling of APIs in the cloud6+ years coding in Python, Shell, or equivalent scripting languages for automationProficient in EKS, EC2, RDS, Lambda, Step Functions, VPC, IAM, and firewall configurations10–15 years of experience in cloud automation and infrastructure development preferredGood to have experience on Bedrock Data Automation (BDA) and Bedrock Knowledge BaseUnderstanding of any AI Agents, preferably AWS based agents such as Bedrock Agents and BDA BlueprintUnderstands the operational efficiency of using different LLMs (Bedrock, Claude, Nova, Titan)Fine-tuning/customization using domain-specific dataUnderstands Agentic RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architecturesBenefitsDiscretionary bonus as determined by bonus program guidelines, position eligibility and SitusAMC Senior Management approvalPTO and paid holidays, the terms of which are set forth in the program policiesMedical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401K; in each case in accordance with the terms of the applicable plansCompany OverviewSitusAMC provider of consulting, outsourcing, talent and technology solutions, supporting institutional lenders and investors. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.situsamc.com.Company H1B SponsorshipSitusAMC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 3 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.