Staff Engineer – Platform Engineering

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Staff Engineer leading technical strategy and architecture for Platform Engineering at Early Warning. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative financial solutions.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $186,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing data platform infrastructure strategies and technical architecture, with a strong focus on CI/CD engineering practices, AWS Cloud infrastructure, and Infrastructure as Code. Proven ability to lead technical projects, mentor team members, and foster cross-functional relationships while ensuring risk management and data integrity.

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CI/CD Engineering PracticesAWS Cloud InfrastructureContainer Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation)Programming/Scripting Languages (Python, Java, JavaScript)

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Hard Skills

CI/CD Engineering PracticesAWS Cloud InfrastructureContainer OrchestrationInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Programming/Scripting LanguagesTechnical ArchitecturePrototypingTechnical Strategy DevelopmentCode Management PlatformsProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborative EnvironmentMentoringLeadership

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesTerraformAWS CloudFormationGitLabHarnessArtifactory

Industry Keywords

Data Platform InfrastructurePlatform EngineeringRisk ManagementTechnical Tradeoff DecisionsCross-Functional Relationships

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerJavaJavaScriptKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops a data platform infrastructure strategy that tackles large, open-ended problems using forward-thinking approaches.
Contributes to the strategic direction of the Platform Engineering team.
Creates technical strategy for broad or complex requirements with forward-looking approaches that go beyond the Platform Engineering team and solve large open-ended problems.
Leads all aspects of technical architecture, design, prototyping and implementation in support of both Platform Engineering needs, as well as overall technology strategy.
Provides leadership and technical expertise in support of building a technical plan; provides follow through on execution.
Builds cross-functional relationships with peers and internally within the Platform Engineering team.
Takes part in high visibility technical projects from inception to implementation.
Stays current with industry trends and innovations through continuing education in Platform Engineering utilizing company provided training.
Mentors junior team members with guidance around techniques, tools, and best practices.
Supports the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education or experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum 8 or more years of related industry experience.
Strong understanding of CI/CD engineering practices.
Strong experience with on-premise and AWS Cloud infrastructure.
Strong experience with Container and Container Orchestration. (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
Strong experience with CI/CD Pipelines and Code Management Platforms. (Harness, GitLab, Artifactory)
Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development. (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation)
Experience with a major programming/scripting language. (Python, Java, JavaScript, Shell)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Able to make critical technical tradeoff decisions that have cross team impact.
Background and drug screen.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.
And SO much more!