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Platform Engineer

OptomiAkron, OHApril 12th, 2026
Senior Platform Engineer (Onsite - Cleveland, OH)Optomi, in partnership with a leading organization, is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain critical platform infrastructure supporting enterprise applications and DevOps initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring platform reliability, scalability, and security across both on-premise and cloud environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong experience in infrastructure automation, containerization, and cloud platforms, as well as a deep understanding of system performance, monitoring, and resiliency.What the Right Candidate Will EnjoyWorking on high-impact platform engineering initiatives!Exposure to modern DevOps, cloud, and containerization technologies!Opportunities for continued professional development and certifications!Collaborative environment with cross-functional IT teams!What Type of Experience the Right Candidate Has4–6 years of experience in platform engineering or infrastructure engineeringExperience managing cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCPStrong scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash)Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef)Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, ELK, Nagios)Experience working with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)What the Responsibilities Are of the Right CandidateDesign, build, and maintain platform infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environmentsAutomate infrastructure provisioning and management using IaC toolsMonitor system performance and proactively troubleshoot complex platform issuesImplement and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategiesManage container orchestration platforms and supporting servicesSupport platform-level services such as ingress controllers, TLS certificate management, and secrets managementCollaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to enable efficient, scalable deploymentsEnsure platform security, compliance, and operational best practices are followedRequired QualificationsExperience in automated interaction with physical and virtual infrastructureStrong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Splunk, ELK, Nagios)Strong scripting and automation skillsExperience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools