Senior Platform Engineer

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Senior Platform Engineer

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the underlying infrastructure and platforms both on premise and in the cloud
that support software applications and services. Creates scalable, reliable, and efficient systems, automates deployment
processes, and collaborates with Development Operations (DevOps) teams to ensure alignment with business goals. Monitors
and optimizes platform functionality and performance to ensure seamless operation and integration with business processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Articulates the job's main responsibilities. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions or all duties
performed. The essential functions listed below and percentage of time may vary between departments and locations, and are
subject to change based on management discretion and organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned at the
discretion of management to meet organizational needs.
• Design and implement scalable and secure platform solutions to meet enterprise requirements.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code for efficient provisioning and deployment.
• Monitor platform performance and resolve complex technical issues to ensure reliability.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate platform services into applications.
• Implement and enforce security best practices and compliance standards across all platform components.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed and operational efficiency.
• Document platform architecture, configurations, and operational procedures for governance and audits.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance platform capabilities.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT: Works to achieve operational targets with significant impact on job area results. May be
responsible for defined components of technical and/or broad projects or processes within job area.
• INNOVATION & COMPLEXITY: Responsible for making small to moderate improvements of technical processes,
systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Problems and issues faced are difficult and may require
understanding of broader set of issues. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas or
specialties. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.
• COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE: Communicates with parties within and outside of own job area. May have
responsibility for communicating with parties external to IS&T and Jefferson, which may include customers or vendors.
Works to influence parties within and outside of the job area at an operational level regarding policies, practices and
procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.
Education - Required
• High School Diploma/GED
Education - Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Experience - Required
• 5 years related work experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for designing and managing enterprise
infrastructure.
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for scalable deployments.
• Ability to implement Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or Ansible for automated provisioning.
• Experience with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab for continuous integration and delivery.
• Advanced scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and system management.
VALUES AND HABITS
Put People First
• Put People First: Create a safe environment where all colleagues feel supported and motivated to be their best at work.
• Build relationships: Build belonging, empathy, and collaboration.
• Engage with grace: Assume positive intent and share your perspective thoughtfully.
• Create moments: Affirm and acknowledge the contributions and efforts of others.
Do What's Right
• Do What’s Right: Focus on how we work most effectively to get the best results.
• Prioritize What Matters: Clarify what’s most critical and why.
• Align on Expectations: Translate priorities into agreed upon accountabilities and outcomes.
• Act with integrity: Behave ethically and honestly in all interactions and business practices.
Pursue Excellence
• Pursue Excellence: Focus on learning and growth.
• Look and Listen: Explore new ways of working and stay curious by learning from others.
• Innovate with Intent: Try new ideas that support organizational priorities.
• Value Lessons Learned: Acknowledge progress and insights that come from striving to improve.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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