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TEKsystems

Platform Engineer

TEKsystems, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528

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TEKsystems has a client that is seeking Platform Engineers for long‑term remote positions.

Core Responsibilities

Partner with architecture and DevOps teams on multi‑cloud strategies (Azure and GCP)—collaborating on design and supporting execution to enhance resiliency and availability.

Unlock developer self‑service by creating “golden path” templates and automation so teams can quickly bootstrap new repositories, pipelines, and containers while adhering to standards.

Advocate for non‑functional requirements (NFRs) such as security, reliability, performance, maintainability, scalability, and usability.

Influence technical direction and mentor engineers on IaC best practices.

Drive solutions in complex, multi‑team environments using data to uncover root causes and operate effectively amid ambiguity.

Must‑Have Skills

Experience supporting large‑scale, distributed systems in a multi‑cloud environment.

Solid interpersonal and communication skills to influence without authority and work effectively across teams.

Designing reusable Terraform modules in Azure and Google Cloud, including PaaS offerings (not only VMs).

Understanding of multi‑cloud networking patterns across Azure and GCP (VPC, VNets, peering, private endpoints) and implementing them via Terraform.

Experience managing Terraform state securely and implementing automated testing for IaC (Terratest, Tftest).

Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and ability to build automation from the ground up for IaC workflows.

GitHub Actions experience.

Knowledge of cloud cost management and enforcing governance through IaC (tagging strategies, budget alerts).

Experience embedding security controls in IaC (e.g., scanning with Checkov, tfsec, or similar tools).

Experience publishing and maintaining Terraform modules in private registries for reuse across teams.

Ability to design IaC patterns that support high availability and disaster recovery strategies.

Kubernetes GitOps experience (Argo CD, Helm, Kustomize), scaling using KEDA, and container security.

Implemented identity & secrets patterns (OIDC, Azure Key Vault, Kubernetes external‑secrets, workload identity federation across Azure/GCP).

Policy‑as‑code/governance experience (Azure Policy, OPA Rego policy/Gatekeeper/Kyverno or equivalent).

Observability experience monitoring IaC pipeline health and drift detection (Terraform Cloud, Spacelift, or custom solutions).

Nice‑to‑Have

Experience using Terragrunt for managing complex Terraform environments, including dependency handling and environment orchestration.

Familiarity with OpenTofu as an alternative to Terraform, including migration strategies and feature parity considerations.

Observability experience with configuring OTel Gateway & Router Collectors.

Advanced knowledge of software development best practices.

Exposure to Kafka, GraphQL, Temporal, LaunchDarkly, SonarQube, mobile app platforms (iOS/Android), Backstage or other internal developer portals.

Experience with alternative IaC tools like Pulumi or Crossplane.

Culture and behavioral traits: curiosity, self‑starter, data‑driven problem solving, and ability to operate effectively amid ambiguity.

Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 – $110.00 per hour.

Benefits (subject to eligibility and plan terms) may include:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for employee and dependents)

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Workplace Type This position is fully remote.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

About TEKsystems We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe, and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

Senior-Level, Full‑Time, and Industry Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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