The Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, automating, governing, and optimizing the technical platforms, environments, and infrastructure supporting software implementations.
The role leverages AI-assisted platform operations, automation, predictive monitoring, and intelligent infrastructure management to improve scalability, consistency, and operational reliability.
Primary Purpose
To ensure intelligent, automated, secure, and scalable platform operations across the implementation lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Engineering
- Design implementation environments
- Define infrastructure architecture standards
- Govern platform configuration standards
- Support deployment and operational readiness
AI-Assisted Platform Operations
- Leverage AI-assisted environment provisioning
- Utilize predictive operational monitoring
- Implement intelligent platform automation
- Govern AI-powered operational recommendations
Infrastructure Automation
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code practices
- Automate environment lifecycle management
- Standardize deployment processes
- Improve operational consistency
Platform Governance
- Ensure platform security compliance
- Monitor operational performance
- Govern platform standards
- Manage platform resilience strategies
Operational Intelligence
- Utilize predictive performance analytics
- Leverage AI-powered monitoring tools
- Proactively identify operational risks
- Optimize platform performance
Required Competencies
Platform Expertise
- Infrastructure management
- Cloud technologies
- Platform architecture
- Security and compliance
- Performance management
Platform Intelligence
- AI-assisted operations
- Intelligent monitoring
- Predictive analytics
- Infrastructure automation
- Operational governance
Engineering Practices
- Infrastructure-as-Code
- Automation frameworks
- Platform resilience
- Continuous improvement
- Operational excellence
Success Measures
- Environment provisioning speed
- Platform reliability
- Automation adoption
- Infrastructure consistency
- Operational efficiency
- Security compliance
- Customer deployment success
InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.
Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.
The company also provides generous employee benefits including:
- Health Insurance
- Lunch Vouchers
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
AI Disclaimer
InterSystems may use AI tools for its internal operations including administrative tasks during recruitment (e.g., organizing candidate information). InterSystems’ approach to AI is guided by the InterSystems Responsible AI Guidelines. AI is not used to make or influence hiring decisions. All decisions are made by InterSystems employees.
Candidates may use AI for CV or interview preparation, provided materials are truthful and reflect their own experience. AI tools and third-party transcription services must not be used during interviews or assessments.
Skills Required
- In-depth experience in configuring, implementing and administering Linux or UNIX systems
- Strong scripting skills for system-level performance improvements
- Familiarity with information security best practices
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems creatively
- Experience managing mission critical infrastructures and applications
What the Team is Saying
InterSystems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage includes mental‑health support and HSA/FSA options. Coverage is characterized as strong, with the company covering a large share of premiums.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. employees receive a minimum of 23 PTO days per year, alongside paid holidays and sick time. This level of time off is presented as above many sector peers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer contributions delivered via profit‑sharing is provided, and access to financial advisors supports planning. Employer materials and partner listings describe the program as a core part of total rewards.
InterSystems Insights
What We Do
InterSystems builds the software that makes complex systems work—reliably, securely, and at scale. For more than 45 years, we’ve been the information engine behind some of the world’s most mission-critical applications in healthcare, government, and business. Our data management, integration, and analytics technologies help organizations connect disparate systems, turn data into insight, and deliver better outcomes. From enabling interoperable healthcare and advancing clinical care, to powering national infrastructure and large-scale enterprise systems, our technology is used every day by millions of people in more than 80 countries. What sets InterSystems apart is not just what we build, but how we build it. We focus on long-term innovation, deep engineering excellence, and solving hard problems that truly matter. Our teams work closely with customers to tackle real-world challenges—often behind the scenes, but always at the heart of what keeps essential systems running. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, technical depth, and the opportunity to have a global impact, you’ll find it here.
Why Work With Us
Because we are a profitable, privately-held software company, we place our clients first in everything we do. You’ll work on meaningful, complex problems alongside deeply curious experts in a culture that values learning, ownership, and long-term growth—without the pressure of quarterly Wall Street demands.
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OnSite Workspace
InterSystems prioritizes in-person collaboration with majority on-site presence and some work from home flexibility that varies by region and office location.
