Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Platform Engineer on our team, you will:

• Drive and participate in solution architecture and delivery across diverse domains, offering expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure and resources, containers (ECS/Kubernetes) and cloud-native architectures
• Develop, enhance, and operate platform capabilities including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, reusable patterns, and automation solutions that enable rapid, reliable, and secure deployments
• Design and implement standardized, reusable cloud infrastructure patterns and templates that help teams adopt best practices while maintaining security and compliance requirements
• Demonstrate, enable, and promote consistent adoption of software delivery practices and solutions that optimize for fast feedback, observability, and operational excellence
• Proactively collaborate with product and engineering teams, taking technical leadership in areas of cross-functional projects while sharing knowledge and best practices
• Evaluate existing standards and practices, identify gaps, and implement improvements to strengthen Development, Security, and Operational practices across the organization
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills through proactive status updates, clear documentation, knowledge sharing, and effective collaboration when facing technical challenges
• Partner closely with engineering teams to understand their needs, refine requirements, and deliver solutions that enhance developer productivity while meeting project objectives
• Work with emerging technologies around AI, MCP, RAG.

Qualifications

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• AWS Expertise: 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code.
• Linux Proficiency: Minimum of 4 years of experience managing and maintaining Linux systems.
• Automation/Scripting: 2+ years of experience with Python for automation and scripting.
• Git and GitOps: Practical experience and comfortable using Git and automated workflows.
• AWS Security Knowledge: Familiarity with AWS security best practices, including DNS, secure VPCs, and database security (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

BONUS POINTS FOR

• AWS Certficiations: Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• Familiarity with AWS, Terraform IaC, Configuration Management ( Ansible & Puppet) Kubernetes, k9s, ArgoCD, Database Engines (Mongo, Postgres, MySQL)
• Background in building or maintaining systems that support highly scalable application environments and event driven architectures
• Understanding of container security and orchestration such as Docker, Kubernetes
• Fundamentals of running AI related services

Fully Remote: This role has been designated as fully remote, meaning it is expected to be performed from a non-Versant worksite, typically an employee’s residence.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.