Sr Platform Engineer (IC2) 0004191

Job Description

Job Description

Apply now : Sr Platform Engineer (IC2) – Hybrid (Baltimore, MD). The start date is within 2 weeks of offer for this 5-month contract position (ending March 31, 2026).

Job Title : Sr Platform Engineer (IC2)

Location-Type : Hybrid Baltimore, MD (Onsite Tue–Thu)

Start Date Is : 2 weeks from offer (or ASAP)

Duration : 5 months (Contract, ending 3 / 31 / 2026, potential extension, possible FTE conversion)

Compensation Range : $55.00-65.00 / hr W2

Job Description :

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer (IC2) with extensive experience in software engineering, distributed systems, and cloud-native modernization. This role requires strong technical skills in Angular, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, AWS, and Kubernetes , along with proven experience modernizing legacy systems into cloud-native solutions. The engineer will play a key role in shaping technical direction, leading complex initiatives, and collaborating across teams to support large-scale enterprise platforms.

Day to Day

Experience managing / maintaining distributed systems.

Conversant in many technologies and languages, able to learn new technologies quickly

Proactively applies industry leading technology trends, best practices, design principles and patterns, and methods including Agile software development, iterative delivery, and cloud computing.

Experience and proficiency with cloud platforms and patterns, preferably AWS.

Uses critical thinking to reach conclusions and analytical thinking for problem solving in support of achieving desired outcomes.

Applies enthusiasm for continuous learning to improve results and shares with others.

This position involves progressively more experience and accountability for influencing important technical decisions and supporting their implementation.

Mandatory Skills :

• 10 years in software engineering, with a focus on frontend development and system architecture.
• Proficiency in Angular, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, AWS, and Kubernetes. Proven track record in migrating and modernizing legacy systems to cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with loan acquisition platforms, lead generation, and customer acquisition strategies.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in guiding teams through complex technical challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills :