Platform Engineer
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee · United States
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Remote Platform Engineer role ensuring platform performance and security.
- Requires expertise in Windows, Linux, Ansible, Terraform, YAML, PowerShell.
- Nutanix technology proficiency is mandatory; cloud experience is a plus.
- Responsibilities include infrastructure building, maintenance, and API development.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years IT experience.
About the role
Platform Engineer
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is seeking a skilled Platform Engineer for a fully remote position. This role is crucial for ensuring the performance, security, and durability of our platforms, as well as maintaining the underlying infrastructure and services. The role involves an on-call rotation.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain infrastructure and services supporting platforms, including monitoring and server management.
- Enhance build and release management systems.
- Develop internal APIs and tools for backend services.
- Perform platform customization and configuration changes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent experience (4 years of professional experience).
- 3 years of experience in an Information Technology role.
- Expertise in Windows and Linux systems administration.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible and Terraform.
- Proficiency in YAML and PowerShell scripting.
- Expertise in Nutanix technology (AHV, Cluster Deployment, Leap).
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or Microsoft Azure is a plus.
- Proficiency in VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and Site Recovery Manager (SRM) is preferred.
- Applied knowledge of infrastructure technologies, platform technologies, and monitoring tools.
- Systematic, fact-based decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and foster diverse perspectives.
- Exceptional work ethic, high sense of urgency, self-motivated, accountable, and driven.
- Ability to clearly articulate ideas and business value to a broad audience.
- Strong organization skills for managing multiple projects.
- Willingness to adjust schedule for off-hours maintenance and participate in an on-call rotation.
Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. While the role is fully remote, the final interview round will be conducted onsite in Chattanooga, TN.
Key skills/competency
- Platform Engineering
- Infrastructure Management
- Systems Administration (Windows, Linux)
- Ansible
- Terraform
- YAML
- PowerShell
- Nutanix
- Cloud Platforms (GCP, Azure)
- VMware
Skills & topics
- Platform Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Infrastructure
- Ansible
- Terraform
- Nutanix
- GCP
- Azure
- VMware
- Remote Job
- IT
- Computer Science
- DevOps
- Cloud Engineering
- Windows
- Linux
- YAML
- PowerShell
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with Windows, Linux, Ansible, Terraform, YAML, PowerShell, and Nutanix to match the Platform Engineer requirements.
- Showcase IT experience: Emphasize your 3+ years in IT and any related Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, focusing on infrastructure and platform technologies.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your expertise in systems administration, scripting, and specific technologies like Nutanix and VMware.
- Demonstrate soft skills: Highlight your problem-solving, communication, and strong work ethic, as these are critical for collaboration and accountability.
- Understand the process: Be aware that final interviews for this remote role are conducted onsite in Chattanooga, TN.
Technical preparation
Practice Ansible/Terraform for infrastructure automation.,Review Nutanix AHV, Cluster Deployment, and Leap.,Refresh Windows/Linux system administration skills.,Prepare for scripting questions (YAML, PowerShell).
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex infrastructure problem you solved.,How do you handle on-call responsibilities and urgency?,Explain your collaboration style with diverse teams.,How do you prioritize multiple simultaneous projects?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Platform Engineer role at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?
- This Platform Engineer position is fully remote. However, please note that the final round of interviews will be conducted onsite at our Chattanooga, TN office.
- What are the core technical skills required for the Platform Engineer job?
- The role requires expertise in Windows and Linux systems administration, hands-on experience with Ansible and Terraform, proficiency in YAML and PowerShell scripting, and deep knowledge of Nutanix technology (AHV, Cluster Deployment, Leap).
- Is sponsorship available for the Platform Engineer position?
- No, sponsorship is not available for this Platform Engineer role at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
- What kind of experience is needed to qualify for the Platform Engineer role?
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field, or an equivalent of 4 years of professional experience, is required. Additionally, 3 years of experience in an Information Technology role is mandatory.
- Will I need to be available for on-call duties as a Platform Engineer?
- Yes, an on-call rotation is part of the schedule for this Platform Engineer team. You must also be willing to adjust your schedule for maintenance and upgrades outside of business hours.
- Are cloud platform skills mandatory for this Platform Engineer role?
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or Microsoft Azure is considered a plus for this Platform Engineer position, but not mandatory. Expertise in Nutanix is required.
- What are the benefits of working as a Platform Engineer at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?
- As a Platform Engineer at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, you will ensure the performance, security, and durability of critical platforms. The role is fully remote, offering flexibility, and provides opportunities to work with key infrastructure technologies.