Federal Platform Engineer

Horizon3.ai

Federal Platform Engineer at Horizon3.ai leading deployment and operation of product infrastructure in AWS. Engage with federal environments, enhancing security and scalability.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing cloud-native application platforms and automation practices, with a strong focus on CI/CD methodologies and infrastructure-as-code. Proficient in project management and technical documentation to enhance engineering processes and team collaboration.

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DevOps ExperiencePlatform EngineeringTerraform ModulesCI/CD MethodologiesAgile Concepts

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Hard Skills

Cloud-Native ApplicationsInfrastructure-As-CodeAutomationSolution DesignTelemetry Data Collection

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem SolvingTime ManagementCreative ThinkingDetail OrientedCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSJiraConfluenceCrossplaneDocumentation As Code

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement highly scalable, secure, resilient cloud-native application platforms that host core company applications, toolings, and other services vital to enabling our product to perform in all AWS regions where we are deployed.
Identify, design, and deploy improvements in development and deployment processes so engineers can begin deploying anytime with confidence.
Design and implement tooling for the internal platform to collect telemetry data used to gauge its effectiveness in supporting H3's engineers.
Help create an effective documentation culture within the Engineering Organization (Confluence, Documentation as code).
Participate in effective project management and work allocation (Jira, Agile Concepts).
Create Terraform modules and Crossplane compositions that are easily consumed by all of engineering.
Be a positive example of automation for infrastructure-as-code, platform operations, and overall CI/CD methodologies.
Evaluate new technologies and patterns for automation, application hosting, and improving infrastructure provisioning. Recommend and define the work needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform engineering, or related roles.
Ability to manage concurrent initiatives and use effective judgment in prioritization and time management.
Creative, self-motivated, pragmatic, disciplined, detail and results oriented.
Excellent analytical/problem solving ability.
Strong understanding and experience with solution design and flow
Strong technical documentation and communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.
Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career advancement opportunities.
Innovation-Driven Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Hybrid & Remote Work: We embrace a mix of remote and hybrid work models depending on role and location, including our Chicago office, where some roles require regular in-office presence.
Inclusive and Diverse Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.