• Location: Cary, North Carolina
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #10010
  • Salary: $70.00 - $93.75 Per Hour

We’re actively building a pipeline of top-tier Platform Engineers with experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and backend systems. Ideal candidates are fluent in AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, and distributed systems. If you’ve worked with game platforms, real-time tech, or large-scale services, we want to hear from you!

Job Description: Platform Engineer – Cloud / DevOps / Infrastructure

The Company:
Our client is a global leader in interactive entertainment and 3D engine technology. Their platforms power some of the world’s most engaging digital experiences, supporting millions of users across gaming, content creation, and online services. With a strong focus on technical innovation and creative enablement, they build and scale the infrastructure behind industry-defining products. The work environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and rooted in a culture of learning and excellence.

Summary:
We are seeking a Platform Engineer with deep experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, and scalable backend systems to join our client’s growing engineering organization. This is a high-impact role focused on enabling fast, secure, and resilient development and deployment workflows that support critical products and services across the client’s ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and maintain cloud infrastructure supporting large-scale, high-availability systems
  • Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous delivery across multiple environments
  • Collaborate with backend, security, and platform teams to ensure end-to-end system reliability
  • Automate infrastructure management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi
  • Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)
  • Participate in architectural planning and drive DevOps best practices across the organization

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar infrastructure-focused role
  • Strong command of AWS or similar public cloud platforms
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and modern CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
  • Proficient in scripting with Python, Bash, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; experience in fast-moving tech environments is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Associate Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

 

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