Platform Engineer I/II

Responsible for establishing best practices for integration and delivery of systems into non-production and production environments. Works with infrastructure and development teams to automate systems and workflows. Studies and observes functioning systems, recording performance results, and developing techniques for improvement. Responsible for configuring operational priorities, determining project objectives, and developing operational solutions by designing, studying, estimating, and screening alternative options. Oversees and directs code release workflows and understands the software development lifecycle. Has a clear understanding of various automation tools for developing CI/CD pipelines.

Essential Functions:

• Work with the development team to establish best practices for integration and delivery.
• Manage configuration tools and automation for infrastructure deployment and scaling.
• Automate repetitive tasks across a multitude of technologies (Python, PowerShell, NodeJS, etc.).
• Configure alerts and monitor system health via observability tools for operations oversite.
• Manage Infrastructure as Code technologies including Ansible and Pulumi.
• Work with customers and product owners to automate incoming/outgoing data processing.
• Partner with other engineers and Product Owners throughout the Bank.
• Collaborate with Azure service owners (AAD, VM, LB, GitHub Enterprise, etc.).
• Analyze, design, and evaluate automation scripts and systems.
• Solve a diverse range of complex problems, working with limited direction.
• Coordinate migration to newer platforms and system upgrades.
• Research new technologies that will improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop processes for upgrading and maintaining components.
• Documents business unit requirements, processes, and procedures, including updates or modifications.
• Maintains overall knowledge of general banking practices.
• Serves as backup to other technical positions and assists with special projects as assigned.
• Performs compliance and risk management duties as required or assigned.
• Regular, reliable attendance is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, engineering, or related field or related, equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years of related professional experience preferred.
• Proven technical support experience and technical skills in the areas of network operating systems, physical and virtual client/server management, Email, backup/disaster recovery, enterprise-class databases, information security and Internet technologies.
• Functional knowledge of or work experience within a supported business unit desired.
• Proficiency with TypeScript, JavaScript, and/or Python preferred.
• Demonstrates organizational and analytical skills, strategic thinking, and ability to work collaboratively or independently.
• Strong communication skills; ability to analyze, synthesize and articulate complex ideas into layman's terms; technical writing skills as needed for documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with and work effectively with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated proficiency with various end-user software applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, database, email, networking, and Internet applications.

Compensation:

Platform Engineer I - $87,093 - $130,697
Platform Engineer II - $99,829 - $149,744

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position located in Spokane, Washington. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. This position is also eligible to participate in an applicable annual bonus.

What Our Culture Can Offer You:

Our benefit philosophy is to provide you with a comprehensive package to secure your overall wellness and help you become and remain a fulfilled and productive employee. Our benefits include Health, Financial, Retirement and Work/Life Benefits. We are proud to share an overview of our benefits HERE as part of your total compensation.

Washington Trust Bank celebrates diversity in the workplace and actively recruits talent to help reflect the unique communities where we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information and any other protected characteristics outlined by state, federal and local laws. We believe strength comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.