Platform Engineer (DevOps / CI/CD / Automation / Observability)
DETAILS
Location: Remote
Position Type: 16M+ Contract
Hourly / Salary: to $90W2+ based on experience)
JOB SUMMARY
Vaco is currently seeking a Platform Engineer (DevOps / CI/CD / Automation / Observability) for a 16M+ Contract that is remote. The Platform Engineer will support a large-scale enterprise cloud data platform initiative focused on provisioning, automating, securing, monitoring, and optimizing Snowflake environments within Azure. The Platform Engineer will lead platform engineering efforts by implementing Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD automation, observability, security integration, and cloud governance while ensuring the Snowflake platform remains scalable, reliable, secure, and cost efficient. The ideal Platform Engineer will possess strong Snowflake platform administration experience combined with Azure cloud engineering, DevOps automation, and enterprise platform operations expertise. This is a cloud platform engineering role focused on automation and operational excellence rather than traditional database administration.
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Snowflake Platform Administration – Provisioning / Configuring / Administering Enterprise Snowflake Environments Supporting Secure / Scalable / Highly Available Cloud Data Platforms
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Platform Engineering / Automation – Automating Platform Provisioning / Configuration / Environment Management Using Infrastructure as Code and Enterprise Automation Practices
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Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) – Developing / Maintaining Terraform Templates Supporting Consistent Infrastructure Deployment / Configuration Management / Platform Standardization
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Azure Cloud Engineering – Supporting Azure Infrastructure / Networking / Identity / Cloud Services Required for Enterprise Data Platform Operations
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CI/CD Automation – Designing / Implementing Automated Build / Deployment / Release Pipelines Supporting Snowflake Platform Changes / Infrastructure Deployments / Operational Automation
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DevOps Engineering – Supporting Modern DevOps Practices Including Source Control / Automated Testing / Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery / Infrastructure Automation
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Observability / Monitoring – Implementing Enterprise Monitoring / Logging / Alerting / Performance Visibility Supporting Proactive Platform Operations
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Performance Optimization – Monitoring Platform Performance / Resource Utilization / Query Performance / Operational Health to Improve Reliability and User Experience
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Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps) – Monitoring Snowflake Consumption / Compute Utilization / Storage / Cloud Costs While Identifying Optimization Opportunities
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Security Integration – Supporting Enterprise Identity Management / Authentication / Authorization / Security Controls / Compliance Across the Snowflake Platform
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Operational Reliability – Supporting Production Platform Stability / Incident Response / Root Cause Analysis / Continuous Platform Improvement
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Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partnering with Data Engineering / Data Architecture / Security / Infrastructure / DevOps Teams to Deliver Enterprise Platform Capabilities
JOB REQUIREMENTS-
Snowflake Administration – Experience Provisioning / Configuring / Administering Enterprise Snowflake Environments Supporting Secure Cloud Data Platforms
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Azure Cloud – Experience Supporting Azure Infrastructure, Identity, Networking, and Cloud Services Supporting Enterprise Data Platforms
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Terraform – Experience Developing Infrastructure as Code Solutions Supporting Automated Cloud Infrastructure Provisioning and Configuration Management
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Platform Engineering – Experience Supporting Enterprise Cloud Platforms Through Automation, Standardization, Operational Excellence, and Scalable Infrastructure Design
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DevOps – Experience Implementing Modern DevOps Practices Supporting Infrastructure Automation, Source Control, Build Pipelines, and Release Management
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CI/CD – Experience Designing and Maintaining Automated CI/CD Pipelines Supporting Platform Deployments and Operational Automation
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Observability / Monitoring – Experience Implementing Monitoring, Logging, Alerting, Metrics Collection, and Operational Dashboards Supporting Platform Reliability
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Logging / Operational Visibility – Experience Supporting Centralized Logging, Operational Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, and Performance Analysis
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Performance Optimization – Experience Monitoring Platform Health, Resource Utilization, Query Performance, and System Efficiency
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Security Integration – Experience Integrating Enterprise Authentication, Identity Management, Access Controls, and Security Best Practices Within Cloud Platforms
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Cloud Cost Management (FinOps) – Experience Monitoring Cloud Resource Consumption and Identifying Opportunities to Optimize Operational Costs
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Analytical Problem Solving – Experience Performing Root Cause Analysis, Production Troubleshooting, Platform Optimization, and Continuous Operational Improvement
PREFERRED (not required)-
Kubernetes – Experience Supporting Containerized Applications / Kubernetes Infrastructure / Cloud-Native Platform Operations
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Containerization – Experience Supporting Docker and Container-Based Application Deployments
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Enterprise Cloud Platforms – Experience Supporting Large-Scale Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Data Platform Operations
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Infrastructure Automation – Experience Building Enterprise Automation Frameworks Supporting Repeatable Platform Deployments
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Agile DevOps Delivery – Experience Working Within Agile Infrastructure / DevOps Teams Supporting Continuous Delivery and Platform Modernization
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
