Platform Engineer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join our Container Orchestration Platform (COP) team. This role is focused on enhancing automation, reliability, and scalability of our Kubernetes-based infrastructure, while enabling seamless deployment and runtime management of developer workloads. Candidate will collaborate closely with the Sr. Manager of Platform Engineering, Platform Tech Lead, Platform Architect, and Technical Product Owner to deliver critical platform features that empower product development teams. This role also includes mentoring junior engineers and serving as an escalation point for complex platform issues.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $115k - $120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Operate and optimize Kubernetes clusters (AKS/EKS) in production environments.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Champion GitOps practices and tools such as ArgoCD.
• Lead efforts in monitoring, alerting, and observability using tools like Dynatrace.
• Drive forensic troubleshooting and root cause analysis for platform and automation issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-native solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on DevOps practices, Azure cloud resources, and CI/CD patterns.
• Mentor Platform Engineers and support their growth through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support platform availability and incident response. 

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Cloud-Native Infrastructure roles.
• Deep expertise with Kubernetes, including AKS or EKS.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Proven experience with Terraform and Configuration as Code techniques.
• Proficiency in Git workflows, including trunk-based and environment-based branching.
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Strong background in monitoring, log aggregation, and observability, with hands-on experience using Dynatrace.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and Kafka Connect for event-driven architectures.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and independent work style.
• Experience with .NET and eventing patterns.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Microsoft Azure or AWS certifications.
• ArgoCD, Azure Devops, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Building IaC using Terraform, gitops.
• Apache Kafka, Dynatrace.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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