Technology Management II - Platform Engineer Technical Lead

Company: Volt
Location: Mount Rainier
Posted on: June 28, 2025

Job Description:

Volt is Immediately Hiring for – Platform Engineer Technical Lead As a Platform Engineer Technical Lead – You will: Security Clearance Required - PUBLIC TRUST Requirements (Must Haves) : Job Summary: Customer is looking for a Platform Engineer Technical Lead to support a large program. The Platform Engineer Technical Lead will oversee the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade platform solutions. This includes managing cloud infrastructure, on-premise environments, and containerized applications. As a subject-matter expert (SME), you will be responsible for implementing best practices, optimizing performance, ensuring security, and providing leadership to the engineering team. The successful candidate will leverage their knowledge of infrastructure automation, DevOps, cloud technologies, and platform architecture to build systems that are resilient, scalable, and maintainable. This work is located onsite in the DC area. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of robust platform solutions, focusing on scalability, performance, and security. Collaborate with architects and other stakeholders to define platform strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements. Evaluate and recommend new platform technologies, tools, and methodologies to optimize performance and cost-effectiveness. Design and implement cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and ensure seamless integration with internal systems and applications. Drive the automation of infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments and reduce manual intervention in platform management. Ensure infrastructure as code (IaC) practices are followed to ensure consistency and repeatability in deployments. Lead and mentor a team of platform engineers, providing technical guidance and helping them develop their skills. Manage and prioritize tasks within the team, ensuring timely delivery of projects and effective resource utilization. Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud resources (compute, storage, networking). Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate platform solutions with automated deployment pipelines and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes). Develop and maintain detailed documentation for platform architecture, configurations, and procedures. Work closely with other engineering teams (DevOps, software, network, security) to align platform solutions with application and infrastructure needs. Communicate technical solutions and strategies to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on platform goals and expectations. Provide technical leadership and support for ongoing projects, ensuring platform solutions meet both business and technical requirements. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field . 7 years of experience in platform engineering, infrastructure management, or a related technical field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and multi-cloud environments. Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration. Proficient in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible. Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, etc.). In-depth understanding of networking, storage, and compute resources in both cloud and on-prem environments. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk). Knowledge of Linux/Unix and/or Windows server administration and performance tuning. Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers, facilitating knowledge sharing and fostering a collaborative work environment. Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex platform issues and implement effective solutions. Understanding of security best practices for cloud platforms and infrastructure. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver solutions within set deadlines. Desirable Skills: Certifications in relevant cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect). Experience with microservices architecture and designing platforms for microservices-based applications. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile environment. Familiarity with serverless technologies and frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions). Experience with enterprise-scale platform engineering solutions and working with large-scale, high-availability systems. This is a Full Time ,Contract opportunity. Location : Washington, DC Contract : 6 Month (Possibly Conversion after 6 month ) Pay Rate : $75-82 Per hour. Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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