New

Platform Engineer

TEKsystems
$55.00 - $60.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
May 28, 2026
Platform Engineer 12 Month Contract Charlotte, NC Hybrid 3 days on site *MUST WORK ON A W2 WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP* Description Position Summary Seeking a highly skilled Stability Engineer to ensure the reliability, performance, and operational resilience of critical banking platforms. This role will focus on Linux-based infrastructure, containerized environments (OpenShift), deployment pipelines, and batch processing systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of system administration, automation, and production support expertise to proactively identify risks, resolve incidents, and continuously improve platform stability. Required Qualifications Ensure stability and availability of Enterprise Card Issuance applications across DEV, SIT, UAT, LLE, and Production Act as the primary Linux platform support, with strong proficiency in Linux system administration (file systems, permissions, networking) Provide operational support for Linux based WebSphere and middleware platforms (Apache, Nginx, JBoss, Tomcat, WebSphere) Utilize Shell scripting (Bash) to automate routine operational tasks and improve platform stability Coordinate and execute OS, middleware, and security patching across lower environments and Production Plan, create, and manage CRQs for Production implementations, including patches and application changes Ensure all changes include validated implementation steps, risk assessments, and rollback/backout plans Leverage deployment management and CI/CD tools (Ansible, Celestial, Jenkins, XL Release) to support controlled releases Partner with Application, Infrastructure, SRE, and Release teams to plan and coordinate changes and releases Support onboarding and stabilization of applications to container platforms (OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes) Provide Linux and platform troubleshooting for both containerized and non containerized applications Use monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, AppDynamics, Tivoli, Dynatrace) for proactive issue detection and analysis Apply solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancers) and security best practices (SSL/TLS, SSH, system hardening) Support and troubleshoot event driven Spring Boot Java microservices using Kafka and Eureka on Linux systems Participate in on call rotation, including weekend and after hours support for releases, patch windows, and incidents Lead or support incident triage, root cause analysis, and remediation Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and environment readiness artifacts Ensure adherence to enterprise change management, risk, and compliance standards Desired Qualifications Proficiency in Linux system administration (file systems, permissions, networking, etc.) Shell scripting (e.g., Bash) for automation Knowledge of deployment management tools and CI/CD tools (e.g., Ansible, Celestial, Jenkins, XLr) Experience with containerization (e.g., OpenShift, Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) Middleware administration (e.g., Apache, Nginx, JBoss, Tomcat, WebSphere) Monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk, AppDynamics, Tivoli, Dynatrace) Networking concepts (e.g., DNS, load balancers) Security best practices (e.g., SSL/TLS, SSH, system hardening) Troublseshooting and debugging skills for system and application issues Experience with event-driven Spring Boot Java microservices using Kafka and Eureka on Linux systems Skills Devops, Kubernetes, Automation Top Skills Details Devops,Kubernetes,Automation Additional Skills & Qualifications The Linux Platform & Stability Engineer - Enterprise Card Issuance Technology is responsible for ensuring the stability, reliability, and operational readiness of Linuxbased platforms supporting card issuance applications across lower environments and Production. This role owns environment stability, patch coordination, production change execution (CRQs), and Linux/WebSphere operational support, while partnering with Application, Infrastructure, SRE, and Release teams to plan and implement changes safely. The position also supports container onboarding and modernization initiatives, participates in incident response and root cause analysis, and provides weekend/oncall support to ensure uninterrupted delivery of businesscritical card services. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.