Engineer 2 - Compute Platform - Hybrid - Seattle

### **Job Description**We're looking for an entry-level Platform Engineer to join our Developer Compute team, where you'll help build and operate the foundational infrastructure that powers our enterprise applications. You'll work with Kubernetes at scale, supporting critical systems that serve hundreds of applications across the business. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with production infrastructure while learning from experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.As a Platform Engineer on our team, you'll contribute to the deployment, operation, and continuous improvement of our Kubernetes platform. You'll work with modern infrastructure tooling and practices, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of platform engineering—from provisioning infrastructure as code to monitoring production systems. We're looking for someone eager to learn, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited about solving complex technical challenges in a supportive team environment.**What You'll Do...*** Deploy and configure Kubernetes clusters and their components using Terraform and GitOps workflows* Participate in the operational support of production Kubernetes infrastructure, including troubleshooting cluster issues, pod failures, and networking problems* Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment and testing* Implement and maintain security controls including RBAC policies, authentication mechanisms, and network policies* Monitor cluster health and performance using observability tools, responding to alerts and identifying optimization opportunities* Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and team knowledge sharing* Collaborate with application teams to support their infrastructure needs and resolve deployment issues* Participate in on-call rotation to ensure platform reliability and availability**A Day in the life of...*****Required**** 2+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or similar space* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience* Foundational understanding of Linux systems and command-line tools* Exposure to at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Go, Bash, etc.)* Familiarity with version control systems (Git)* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug technical issues systematically* Excellent communication skills and willingness to ask questions and learn from others* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment***Preferred**** Experience with Docker or container technologies* Exposure to Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services)* Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)* Understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)* Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)* Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic)* Understanding of authentication and authorization concepts (OAuth, OIDC, RBAC)* Previous internship or project experience working with distributed systems* Basic knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)We value curiosity, ownership, and a growth mindset. If you're passionate about infrastructure and eager to develop your skills in a production environment, we'd love to hear from you.#LI-EB1**We’ve got you covered…**Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:* Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away* Life Insurance and Disability* Merchandise Discount and EAP ResourcesA few more important points...The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at .Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the

for relevant information and guidelines. 2022 Nordstrom, IncCurrent Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.**Pay Range Details**The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.$121,500.00 - $188,500.00 AnnualThis position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disabilityhttps://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben\_Overview\_16.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr