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Platform Engineer

Ornate Tech Inc

$130,000–$165,000 / Year

Location

Remote, United States

Experience

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Posted

Jul 16, 2026

Apply by

August 15, 2026

Applicants

4

Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Homeengineering

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain our internal developer platform built on Backstage. This role focuses on boosting developer productivity and creating a seamless experience for our software development teams. The ideal candidate has a strong software development background, a proactive SRE-aligned problem-solving mindset, and a passion for improving developer experience (DevX).

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage an internal developer portal on Backstage.io
  • Develop custom Backstage plugins and customize the platform using TypeScript, Node.js, and React
  • Configure and manage the Backstage Software Catalog for a unified view of services, documentation, and tooling
  • Create and maintain software templates using Backstage's Scaffolder to standardize project creation
  • Provision and manage cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
  • Use Crossplane to manage cloud services through a Kubernetes-native API, including composite resources
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
  • Manage software artifacts and dependencies using JFrog Artifactory
  • Automate builds, testing, and deployments across the developer platform

Requirements

  • Proven experience designing and managing an internal developer portal, preferably Backstage
  • Expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and React for platform customization
  • Extensive experience with AWS and/or GCP, including VPC, IAM, S3, and managed Kubernetes (EKS/GKE)
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles
  • Experience with Crossplane.io for Kubernetes-native infrastructure management
  • Strong understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and container ecosystems
  • Solid CI/CD experience with GitLab CI/CD
  • Proficiency with JFrog Artifactory for artifact and dependency management
  • Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Go, or Bash
  • Eligible to work in the US on H1B, GC, or as a USC

Skills Required

ReactAWSPythonCrossplaneGitLab CI/CDJFrog ArtifactoryBackstageDockerKubernetesGCPGoTypeScriptNode.jsTerraform

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