We are looking to register interest in future Platform Operations Engineer opportunities within cloud infrastructure and DevOps, roles that could support the delivery and scaling of robust, containerized systems across enterprise environments.
Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.
About the opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Platform Operations Engineer roles, positions that could involve designing, deploying and maintaining cloud-native infrastructure at scale. Roles of this type may sit within collaborative engineering teams working to build and operate Kubernetes-based platforms, infrastructure-as-code systems, and CI/CD pipelines that enable development teams to ship reliably and securely. The work could involve partnering across engineering, security and infrastructure to automate deployment processes, manage container orchestration, and improve system reliability across cloud environments.
Typical role overview
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Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Type: Permanent · Full-time
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Salary: $140,000 - $220,000 per year, dependent on experience
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Domain: Cloud infrastructure · DevOps · Kubernetes · infrastructure-as-code
What you would do
Typical responsibilities could include:
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Designing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters and containerized infrastructure across AWS, Azure or GCP environments
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Developing and managing infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, ensuring repeatable and version-controlled deployments
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Building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, building and deployment workflows
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Implementing monitoring, logging and alerting systems to ensure platform reliability and performance
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Automating operational tasks and reducing manual toil through scripting and tooling improvements
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Collaborating with development teams to understand requirements and provide infrastructure solutions that enable faster, more reliable deployments
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Maintaining platform security, compliance and best practices across cloud infrastructure
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Troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues and implementing preventative measures
What you could bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
Must-have
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10–15 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps or systems engineering
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Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration at scale
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Strong proficiency with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools
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Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with CI/CD tooling
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Experience designing and operating cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure or GCP
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Strong Linux/Unix systems administration and shell scripting skills
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Experience with monitoring, logging and observability tools
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Authorization to work in the United States
Nice-to-have
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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent certification
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HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate or advanced Terraform experience
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Docker Certified Associate or demonstrated expertise in containerization
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Experience with service mesh technologies or advanced Kubernetes patterns
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
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Experience mentoring junior engineers or contributing to platform engineering best practices
What roles of this type could offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
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The opportunity to work with modern cloud-native technologies and shape how infrastructure scales
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Scope to drive automation and reduce operational burden across engineering teams
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Exposure to complex infrastructure challenges and the chance to implement reliable, scalable solutions
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Potential for professional development through certifications, training and exposure to emerging cloud technologies
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Collaboration with talented engineers across multiple disciplines
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Flexible work arrangements where supported by the role and organization
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Competitive compensation and benefits packages including health coverage, retirement planning, paid time off and professional development allowances
About Specialist Staffing Group
Specialist Staffing Group connects talented professionals with organizations tackling complex challenges in technology, infrastructure and digital transformation. We work with leading companies across cloud platforms, DevOps, platform engineering and infrastructure to build teams that drive innovation and operational excellence.
How to register interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.
