Platform Engineer

We are looking to build our internal database of qualified Platform Engineers who could support future infrastructure and cloud operations opportunities. Platform Engineers play a critical role in designing, deploying and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure that enables development teams to move faster and more reliably. If you have 10–15 years of infrastructure and DevOps experience with deep expertise in Kubernetes and Terraform, we'd like to hear from you.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.

About The Opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Platform Engineer opportunities in a Boston-based role focused on cloud infrastructure automation and operations. Roles of this type may involve working within engineering teams that value infrastructure as code, containerization, and continuous delivery practices. The work could include designing and implementing Kubernetes clusters, infrastructure automation using Terraform, and building systems that enable development teams to deploy and scale applications reliably.

Typical Role Overview

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Type: Contract
• Full-time
• Rate: $560 - $800 per day
• Focus: Cloud infrastructure
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• CI/CD automation

What You Would Do Typical responsibilities could include:

• Designing, deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments
• Building and maintaining infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform across AWS, Azure or GCP
• Developing CI/CD pipelines and automating deployment processes
• Implementing and managing containerization strategies using Docker
• Establishing monitoring, logging and alerting systems to ensure platform reliability
• Collaborating with development teams to understand infrastructure requirements and improve deployment workflows
• Optimizing cloud infrastructure for cost, performance and security
• Maintaining documentation and runbooks for platform operations and incident response

What You Could Bring Most roles of this type require the following:

Must-have

• 10–15 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or cloud operations
• Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including cluster design and management
• Strong expertise with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code and cloud resource provisioning
• Proficiency with containerization tools, particularly Docker
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and tools
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience

Nice-to-have

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate certification
• Docker Certified Associate certification
• Experience building multi-cloud or hybrid infrastructure solutions
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and observability tools
• Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments

What Roles Of This Type Could Offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• The opportunity to shape modern cloud infrastructure and tooling that improves how development teams operate
• Working with teams focused on reliability, automation and scalability
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and infrastructure practices
• Potential for technical growth and deepening expertise in distributed systems and cloud architecture
• Contract-based flexibility with competitive daily rates ($560 - $800 per day)
• The chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects in a Boston-based environment

About Specialist Staffing Group Specialist Staffing Group partners with leading organizations to identify and place experienced professionals in technology, engineering and operations roles. We work across permanent and contract placements to match skilled professionals with opportunities where their expertise can drive real impact.

How To Register Interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.