About the role

What will you do at Suncoast Credit Union?

Overview

Compensation

$110,000 - $150,000 based on experience and credentials

Location Type: Remote, candidate must reside in one of several remote hire location

The Platform Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the core infrastructure and platform services that enable application development and deployment within the organization. This position ensures the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud and on-premises systems while integrating DevSecOps principles across all stages of the software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Design and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) to manage cloud resources using tools such as Azure ARM, Terraform, or Ansible
Maintain and optimize Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, testing, and deployment of applications to Azure App Services and Azure Service Fabric
Migrate Service Fabric Microservices to Kubernetes
Work alongside Azure Cloud Engineers to integrate new App Services within Azure Cloud Services
Integrate 3rd party APIs within Azure API Management
Oversee the deployment and configuration of Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines, and containerized applications
Collaborate with security teams to integrate security best practices into the development and deployment pipelines, such as static application security testing (SAST) and dynamic application security testing (DAST)
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform services for performance, availability, and cost-efficiency
Manage secrets and credentials using tools like Azure Key Vault
Implement and enforce zero-trust principles across platforms and services, ensuring robust identity and access management
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, and operational runbooks
Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams on platform usage and DevSecOps principles
Participate in on-call rotations for incident response and resolution of platform-related issues
Stay current on industry trends, tools, and best practices in cloud computing, DevSecOps, and platform engineering
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or a related field
Demonstrated expertise in managing and deploying cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI
Proven track record of implementing and managing infrastructure as code
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as New Relic
Proficient in scripting and automation languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
In-depth understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, load balancing, firewalls, and VPNs
Knowledge of security practices, including vulnerability scanning, compliance checks, and threat modeling
Ability to prioritize tasks by effectively managing competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines
Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized with task management
Ability to analyze and resolve difficult and often complex problems or situations
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators
Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures
Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties

Benefits

Financial Well-Being: Bonus Program up to 12%, 401K Matching up to 8%, Retirement Planning, Pay Increases based on Competency, Employee Loan Discounts, Flex Spending Accounts

Wellness: Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision Coverage, Access to 4,000+ Gyms, Mental Health Resources, PTO Wellness Days, Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage

Work-Life Balance: 11 Paid Holidays, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Birthday PTO

Community Involvement: Paid Volunteer Hours

Growth: Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year

Flexibility: Remote, Hybrid, and Onsite Schedules

Security: Pet Insurance, Free Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance

For more information, including additional benefits, please visit our benefits website at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/benefits

Company Overview

Suncoast Credit Union is consistently chosen as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace because its employees genuinely #LOVEWORK! Employees flourish in an inclusive culture celebrating growth and prioritizing the community.

For more information, please visit our careers site at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/

Which skills does this role require?

Platform engineeringDevOpsAzureKubernetesDockerTerraformAnsiblePythonBashPowerShellCI/CDInfrastructure as codeAzure DevOpsNetworkingSecurity best practicesAPI managementPlatform EngineeringInfrastructure as CodeAPI ManagementMicroservicesCloud ComputingZero-trustSASTDASTNew RelicAzure Key VaultAzure Service FabricAutomationLoad BalancingDNSVPNVulnerability ScanningThreat ModelingAWSGCP

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