Slalom Flex (Project Based) - Platform Engineer

Role: Slalom Flex (Project Based) - Platform Engineer

Location: Open to Remote, supporting EST working hours

Who You'll Work With

At Slalom, personal connection meets global scale. Our vision is to enable a world in which everyone loves their work and life. We help organizations of all kinds redefine what's possible, give shape to the future-and get there. The Platform Engineer will bring expertise in AWS, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation and will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining cloud-native infrastructure and development platforms to support mission-critical systems for our clients.

What You'll Do

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable AWS infrastructure (ECS, EC2, EKS, networking, VPNs, subnets)
• Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins (Groovy, Jenkinsfiles)
• Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions with Terraform
• Build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker on Ubuntu environments
• Write automation scripts using Python and shell scripting (bash, sh)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance platforms
• Ensure compliance with federal security and operational standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, test, and production environments

What You'll Bring

• 6+ years of professional experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure roles
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• US Citizenship required (legal requirement)
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust clearance (must be able to pass DHS Background Investigation)
• Deep hands-on experience with AWS services: ECS, EC2, EKS, and networking (VPN, subnets)
• Advanced knowledge of Jenkins (Groovy, Jenkinsfiles) and CI/CD best practices
• Proficiency with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with Docker containers and Ubuntu Linux administration
• Strong scripting skills in Python and shell (bash, sh)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Prior experience supporting federal government or public sector projects preferred
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) preferred
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK) preferred
• Experience with Git and version control workflows preferred

About Us

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the hourly pay range is $60 to $65/HR depending on experience. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The hourly pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

We will accept applications on an ongoing basis through June 27, 2025