Platform Engineer IV - Remote

Join the People Helping People

PSCU/Co-op Solutions is now Velera! PSCU and Co-op Solutions became a single entity on January 2, 2024, and our new company name was announced on May 7, 2024. Our new brand represents our combined company’s shared mission and unique ability to drive velocity and positive momentum for credit union success in a new era of financial services.

The Platform Engineer 4 will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable platform solutions that support the development and deployment of applications across the organization. This senior-level role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern DevOps practices. The Platform Engineer 4 will work closely with software developers, operations teams, and other stakeholders to ensure the platform meets the organization's technical and business requirements.

• Design, develop, and maintain platform solutions that support application development and deployment
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud including virtual networks, storage, and compute resources.
• Design, implement, and maintain on-premises and Azure Active Directory environments including Manage Group Policies, AD schema modifications, and organizational units.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes.
• Implement and manage identity and access management solutions, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Implement best practices for cloud security and compliance while ensuring proper role-based access controls (RBAC) and least privilege principles are enforced.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and cloud templates to streamline platform operations and reduce manual intervention as well as provide self-service capabilities to the end-users.
• Work closely with development teams to understand their needs and provide platform solutions that enhance productivity.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior platform engineers

Position Specifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, information security, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 
• Relevant certifications in the Cloud such as AWS & Azure, are preferred.

• Seven (7) plus years of relevant experience within Information Technology, specializing in Platform and Operating System Technologies

• Expertise in designing and deploying Cloud Infrastructure, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, and load balancers.
• Strong skills in managing Azure resources using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform to automate deployments and operations
• Proficiency in implementing cloud security best practices, including encryption, identity protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with setting up and managing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Proficiency in virtualizing environments using tools such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
• In-depth understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Experience with cloud-based storage solutions, such as S3, Azure Blob, and EFS, as well as on-premises storage systems.
• Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Strong skills in managing Linux/UNIX systems, including shell scripting, package management, and system performance tuning.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex Active Directory environments, including forests, domains, and organizational units.
• Proficiency in creating and managing Group Policies to enforce security settings and configurations across the organization.
• Experience with extending and managing the AD schema, including attributes and classes.
• Identity and Access Management: Strong skills in managing identities, roles, and access controls within Azure AD, including implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Ability to plan, lead, and execute complex projects, including migrations, upgrades, and new deployments
• Evaluate and prioritize multiple tasks and issues efficiently.
• Ability to document processes, procedures, and incidents effectively.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer support.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

About Velera

At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!

Pay Equity

$85,200.00

to

$115,000.00

Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages

• Medical with telemedicine

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Optional Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Maternity, Parental, Family Care

• Community Volunteer Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Company Paid Disability Insurance

• 401k (with employer match)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Supplemental Insurance

• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster and the "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here (English and Spanish). For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here (English and Spanish poster).

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.