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Platform Engineer Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: United States, Louisiana, Lafayette
Position ID:J1026-0769
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description: Supports the design, implementation, and administration of platform services used to host and operate modern applications. Works with container platforms, orchestration technologies, automation tools, and shared services to improve platform reliability, scalability, and usability. Contributes to platform lifecycle management and supports the adoption of standard engineering practices across environments.
This position is located in our Lafayette, Louisiana office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities: Implement, configure, and maintain platform infrastructure and shared services; Support the administration of container orchestration platforms and related components; Perform platform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance activities; Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues affecting availability, performance, or integration; Develop and maintain automation scripts and deployment processes; Support application teams with onboarding, configuration, and platform usage; Ensure platform operations comply with security, documentation, and operational standards; Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform performance and supportability.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant experience if permitted by contract; experience in platform engineering, systems engineering, cloud engineering, or infrastructure support; Experience with Kubernetes, container platforms, or similar orchestration technologies; Familiarity with automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code concepts; Understanding of monitoring, logging, and platform support processes; Strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $63,700.00 $156,700.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs
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- Detail-oriented
- Technical Analysis
- Technical communication
- Leadership
