Lead Platform Engineer – Cloud & Developer Platforms, Kubernetes

Guardian Life

Lead Platform Engineer designing cloud application platforms and automation ecosystems for Guardian. Required to manage AWS EKS, Kubernetes, and mentor engineering teams.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeHolmdel • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,980 - $195,465 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Platform Engineering and Cloud Engineering, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and Amazon EKS management, automation, and operational reliability. Proficient in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices, ensuring secure and efficient application lifecycle management.

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Kubernetes ManagementAmazon EKS OperationsInfrastructure as Code (Terraform)CI/CD Automation (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)Scripting and Automation (Python, Shell)

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Hard Skills

KubernetesAmazon EKSLinux Systems TroubleshootingDockerAWS LambdaStep FunctionsTerraformJenkinsGitHub ActionsPython

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD ToolsAutomation ToolsServerless Execution Models

Industry Keywords

Platform EngineeringCloud EngineeringDevOpsSREOperational Reliability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and operate Guardian's enterprise cloud application platforms and automation ecosystems.
Own critical components of the Amazon EKS platform lifecycle.
Support automation, system design, and operational tooling for application teams.
Balance deep Kubernetes platform ownership with versatile engineering skills across scripting, Linux systems, automation, Helm charts, CI/CD, and serverless workflows.
Focus on operational reliability, security-by-default patterns, and disciplined platform lifecycle management.
Mentor engineers and contribute to raising overall platform engineering, automation, and operational maturity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in platform engineering, cloud engineering, DevOps, SRE, or closely related roles.
Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Amazon EKS, including real-world production operations and upgrades.
Broad engineering depth beyond Kubernetes, including:
Linux systems troubleshooting
Container runtimes and Docker
Automation and scripting for operational workflows
Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and serverless execution models.
Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or equivalent tools.
Experience building and operating CI/CD automation using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions.
Strong scripting and automation skills using Python and Shell.
Solid understanding of how application architecture decisions impact reliability, security, and operations.
Experience designing and operating platforms consumed by multiple application teams at enterprise scale.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, cross-layer issues spanning:
Kubernetes platforms
Linux and containers
CI/CD and automation tooling
Security and observability systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Philanthropic opportunities