
Senior Platform Engineer - Kubernetes - remote
SitusAMC · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $170,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Lead cloud platform engineering initiatives.
- Automate infrastructure with Terraform and AWS.
- Develop advanced CI/CD and GitOps pipelines.
- Design secure, scalable cloud architectures.
- Mentor junior engineers and drive best practices.
About the role
About SitusAMC
SitusAMC is where the best and most passionate people come to transform our client’s businesses and their own careers. Whether you’re a real estate veteran, a passionate technologist, or looking to get your start, join us as we work together to realize opportunities for everyone, we proudly serve.At SitusAMC, we are looking to match your unique experience with one of our amazing careers, so that we can help you realize your potential and career growth within the Real Estate Industry. If you are someone who can be yourself, advocate for others, stay nimble, dream big, own every outcome, and think global but act local – come join our team!
SitusAMC is on a Digital Transformation journey to Strategize, implement, and automate end-to-end product delivery using turn-key technologies. This role requires a passion for programming and knowledge in Cloud technologies such as Terraform, AWS Services, Docker, Kubernetes, and familiar with Git development. The Engineer is expected to provide strategy and implement enterprise-scale automation for scalability, performance, security, and availability.
Essential Job Functions
- Engineering & Leadership: Contribute as both an individual contributor and a mentor, guiding teammates within the Cloud Platform Engineering team.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design, build, and maintain automated infrastructure using Terraform and AWS services (Lambda, SQS, RabbitMQ, event-driven technologies).
- CI/CD & Deployment Automation: Develop advanced pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, FluxCD) to support application deployment across monolithic, stateless, and serverless architectures.
- Cloud Architecture & Security: Design frameworks aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework and security standards (e.g., NIST, NYDFS), ensuring compliance and resilience.
- Operational Excellence: Deliver solutions in high-pressure, multi-customer environments, addressing complex needs with speed and precision.
- Strategic Planning: Develop tactical plans for IaC strategy and implementation across products with varying maturity levels.
- AWS Security & Networking: Implement and manage IAM policies, permission sets, Security Groups, NACLs, and VPC configurations to maintain strong cloud security posture.
- Collaboration & Communication: Partner with internal and external stakeholders on design and architecture decisions and provide clear project updates to leadership.
- Innovation & Scalability: Architect and develop new AWS services, leveraging tools like Kubernetes, Istio/Linkerd, and Karpenter for scalable, cloud-native solutions.
- Best Practices & Standards: Establish and enforce infrastructure design best practices, templates, and processes that elevate engineering consistency across the organization.
- Other activities as assigned by your manager
Qualifications/ Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 8+ years of industry and/or relevant experience, typically with 2+ years in an AVP level role or external equivalent.
- 10–15 years of experience in cloud automation and infrastructure development preferred
- AWS Security & Networking Expertise: 8+ years managing IAM, permission sets, NACLs, Security Groups, and other security controls.
- Infrastructure as Code: Proven mastery in Terraform with extensive hands-on implementation experience.
- CI/CD Pipelines & GitOps: 6+ years building pipelines with GitOps (ArgoCD, FluxCD) and automation platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
- Kubernetes & Service Mesh: Strong background in deploying Kubernetes and service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
- Cloud-Native Scaling: Experience with Karpenter and similar tools to enable automated scaling of APIs in the cloud.
- Programming & Automation: 6+ years coding in Python, Shell, or equivalent scripting languages for automation.
- AWS Cloud Services: Proficient in EKS, EC2, RDS, Lambda, Step Functions, VPC, IAM, and firewall configurations.
Additional Qualifications
- Good to have experience on Bedrock Data Automation (BDA) and Bedrock Knowledge Base
- Understanding of any AI Agents, preferably AWS based agents such as Bedrock Agents and BDA Blueprint
- Understands the operational efficiency of using different LLMs (Bedrock, Claude, Nova, Titan)
- Fine-tuning/customization using domain-specific data
- Understands Agentic RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures
Other Information
Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive or exclusive. At any time, employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and participate in additional trainings. SitusAMC does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties. Any unsolicited resume submitted to SitusAMC in any manner will be considered SitusAMC property, and SitusAMC will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Compensation & Benefits
The annual full time base salary range for this role is $140,000.00 - $170,000.00Specific compensation is determined through interviews and a review of relevant education, experience, training, skills, geographic location and alignment with market data. Additionally, certain positions may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus as determined by bonus program guidelines, position eligibility and SitusAMC Senior Management approval. SitusAMC offers PTO and paid holidays, the terms of which are set forth in the program policies. All full time employees also are eligible to participate in various benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401K; in each case in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
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SitusAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Key skills/competency
- Senior Platform Engineer
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- AWS
- CI/CD
- DevOps
- GitOps
- Python
- Cloud Architecture
- Service Mesh
Skills & topics
- Senior Platform Engineer
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- AWS
- CI/CD
- DevOps
- GitOps
- Cloud Automation
- Infrastructure as Code
- Python
- EKS
- Service Mesh
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, CI/CD, and GitOps, quantifying achievements.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your leadership, mentorship, and strategic planning experience relevant to platform engineering.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on Kubernetes, AWS services, IaC principles, and CI/CD concepts.
- Showcase your collaboration skills: Be ready to discuss how you partner with stakeholders and communicate project updates.
- Demonstrate your passion for technology: Highlight any experience with AI agents, LLMs, and cloud-native scaling tools.
Technical preparation
Master Kubernetes concepts and deployments.,Practice Terraform for AWS infrastructure.,Build and test CI/CD pipelines.,Write automation scripts in Python.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex infrastructure challenge you solved.,How do you mentor junior engineers?,Explain your approach to cloud security.,How do you collaborate with stakeholders?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Senior Platform Engineer role at SitusAMC?
- The Senior Platform Engineer role at SitusAMC requires strong expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS services (EKS, EC2, Lambda, VPC, IAM), CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, FluxCD), GitOps, and scripting languages like Python or Shell. Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) and cloud-native scaling tools (Karpenter) is also highly valued.
- What level of experience is expected for the Senior Platform Engineer position at SitusAMC?
- SitusAMC expects a minimum of 8 years of industry experience, with a preference for 10-15 years in cloud automation and infrastructure development. Specifically, at least 2 years should be at an AVP level or equivalent, and significant hands-on experience is required in IaC, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and AWS security/networking.
- Is this a remote position at SitusAMC, and what is the compensation range?
- Yes, the Senior Platform Engineer position at SitusAMC is a remote role. The annual full-time base salary range for this position is $140,000.00 to $170,000.00, with specific compensation determined by factors such as experience, education, skills, and location.
- What are the benefits of working as a Senior Platform Engineer at SitusAMC?
- As a Senior Platform Engineer at SitusAMC, you'll be part of a digital transformation journey, working with cutting-edge cloud technologies. The role offers opportunities for career growth within the Real Estate industry, competitive salary, potential bonuses, PTO, paid holidays, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K.
- What is the company culture like at SitusAMC for a Senior Platform Engineer?
- SitusAMC fosters a culture where passionate individuals can transform businesses and careers. They value employees who can be themselves, advocate for others, stay nimble, dream big, own outcomes, and think globally while acting locally. The company is committed to employee potential and career growth.
- Does SitusAMC consider candidates with experience in AI and LLMs for this role?
- Yes, SitusAMC is interested in candidates with additional qualifications in AI and LLMs. Experience with Bedrock Data Automation (BDA), AWS-based agents (Bedrock Agents), understanding of LLMs (Bedrock, Claude, Nova, Titan), fine-tuning, and Agentic RAG architectures are considered beneficial for this Senior Platform Engineer role.
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