Platform Engineer

Cherokee Federal

Platform Engineer designing, building, and maintaining robust automation and deployment frameworks. Focusing on Python scripting, containerization technologies, and CI/CD pipeline automation.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerKubernetesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and optimize complex automation scripts primarily written in Python to support platform deployment and management.
Write and maintain custom Docker files to create efficient and secure container images.
Design, develop, and maintain Helm charts to deploy applications and infrastructure components.
Write tests for and test Helm charts thoroughly for each release cycle.
Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Helm charts across dozens of Kubernetes instances/environments ensuring high availability and consistency.
Implement and manage configuration-as-code frameworks to ensure system configurations are reproducible and version controlled.
Develop, maintain, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, integrating with other tools and services as needed.
Collaborate with development, operations, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration of automation into the platform lifecycle.
Document automation processes, deployment procedures, configurations, and standards clearly and comprehensively.
Monitor, review, and optimize platform performance and automation workflows; troubleshoot issues proactively.
Stay current with industry best practices, tooling, and emerging technologies related to automation, container orchestration, and CI/CD.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong proficiency in Python scripting with experience writing complex automation scripts.
Hands-on experience writing and maintaining custom Dockerfiles and managing containerized applications.
Demonstrated expertise in Helm chart development, templating, and management.
Experience deploying, upgrading, and managing Helm charts across multiple Kubernetes clusters or environments.
Solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts and ecosystem.
Experience in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI/CD.
Familiarity with configuration-as-code tools (GitOps practices, Helm values management, Kustomize, or similar).
Strong understanding of Git/version control systems.
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonDockerHelmKubernetesCI/CDGitLab CI/CDconfiguration-as-codeGitautomation scriptingtroubleshooting

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationindependencetime managementcollaborationattention to detailadaptabilityorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceBachelor’s degree in Engineeringrelated field degreeequivalent experience