Senior Platform Engineer

NationsBenefits is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America and a Healthcare Fintech provider of supplemental benefits, flex cards, and member engagement solutions. We partner with managed care organizations to provide innovative healthcare solutions that drive growth, improve outcomes, reduce costs, and bring value to their members.

Through our comprehensive suite of innovative supplemental benefits, fintech payment platforms, and member engagement solutions, we help health plans deliver high-quality benefits to their members that address the social determinants of health and improve member health outcomes and satisfaction.

Our compliance-focused infrastructure, proprietary technology systems, and premier service delivery model allow our health plan partners to deliver high-quality, value-based care to millions of members.

We offer a fulfilling work environment that attracts top talent and encourages all associates to contribute to delivering premier service to internal and external customers alike. Our goal is to transform the healthcare industry for the better! We provide career advancement opportunities from within the organization across multiple locations in the US, South America, and India.

Description:

Senior Platform Engineer

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-native solutions that power our products and services. You will leverage your expertise to mentor junior engineers and help build out an efficient and reliable cloud platform.

Responsibilities:

• Azure Infrastructure:

  Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure and services using

  Azure

  . Ensure the platform is scalable, resilient, and cost-effective.



• Pipeline Automation:

  Create and manage

  CI/CD pipelines

  using

  Azure DevOps

  and

  GitHub Actions

  , automating deployment and release processes across environments.



• Containerization and Orchestration:

  Implement and manage

  Kubernetes

  clusters for containerized applications. Ensure high availability and performance for production workloads.



• . NET Integration:

  Work with development teams to optimize

  . NET

  applications and services, ensuring seamless deployment and scaling in cloud environments.



• Automation & Scripting:

  Write automation scripts for infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and routine operational tasks. Utilize tools like PowerShell, Bash, Python, and Terraform.



• Collaboration:

  Partner with product and development teams to integrate infrastructure solutions into product development and ensure infrastructure meets the needs of business goals.



• Monitoring & Optimization:

  Implement effective monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure platform performance, availability, and security. Optimize resource usage and costs.



• Technical Leadership:

  Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers. Lead by example in best practices, clean code, and collaborative problem-solving.



• Troubleshooting & Incident Management:

  Respond to and resolve production issues in a timely manner, utilizing your strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.



• Continuous Improvement:

  Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in cloud platforms, automation, and platform engineering.

Requirements:

• Experience:

  5+ years of experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or related role with a strong background in

  cloud infrastructure

  and

  platform automation

  .



• Cloud Expertise:

  Proven experience managing

  Azure

  
  cloud environments, including services such as

  Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

  ,

  Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions

  , and

  Hub/Spoke & Isolated Architectures

  .



• CI/CD & Automation:

  Expertise in building and maintaining

  CI/CD pipelines

  using

  Azure DevOps

  ,

  GitHub

  , and

  GitHub Actions

  for automated builds, tests, and deployments.



• Containerization & Orchestration:

  Strong experience with

  Kubernetes

  and Docker, including setup, management, and scaling of containerized applications in production.



• Programming & Scripting:

  Proficient in

  . NET

  (C#) or

  Java

  development for platform-related tasks and automation, as well as PowerShell, Bash, or Python for scripting.



• Infrastructure as Code:

  Hands-on experience with

  Terraform

  ,

  Azure Resource Manager (ARM)

  templates, or other infrastructure-as-code tools to provision and manage cloud resources.



• Security & Compliance:

  Familiarity with cloud security best practices, including access control, encryption, and compliance. Experience working in highly regulated environments



• Monitoring & Logging:

  Experience with monitoring and logging solutions (e. g. , DataDog, Azure AppInsights, Open Telemetry) for platform observability.



• Collaboration Skills:

  Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in an agile, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications:

  Azure certifications such as

  Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

  or

  Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

  are a plus.



• Other Cloud Platforms:

  Experience with other cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud is beneficial.



• Additional DevOps Tools:

  Familiarity with other DevOps tools like

  Ansible

  ,

  Jenkins

  , or

  Chef

  is a plus.



• Advanced Networking:

  Experience with advanced networking concepts such as virtual networks, subnets, VPNs, and hybrid cloud configurations.



• Experience in Regulated Environments:

  Experience with implementing non-blocking controls and automations that enable developer productivity while ensuring a high-degree of compliance with various regulatory frameworks.