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Job description
Job Title: Lead Platform Engineer
Job Location: New York City, NY
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $65.00hr - $70.00hr
Job Overview:
The organization is seeking a senior engineering leader to provide technology leadership, drive transformation initiatives, and lead engineering teams in delivering high-quality solutions.
Primary Requirements:
- Engineering technology leadership.
- Ability to lead engineering teams and drive delivery and code.
- Strong technical credibility with development teams.
- Hands-on understanding of modern engineering practices.
- Executive and stakeholder communication skills.
Key Focus Areas:
- AI / GenAI enablement and adoption.
- SRE transformation and operational excellence.
- Engineering productivity and SDLC modernization.
- Architecture reviews and technical governance.
Desired Background:
- Engineering Manager.
- Engineering Director.
- Platform Engineering Lead.
- Technology Delivery Leader.
- SRE Leader.
- Engineering Transformation Leader.
Preferred Technical Exposure:
- AI / GenAI (OpenAI, Copilot, LLM-powered solutions).
- SRE / Observability.
- SDLC modernization.
- DevOps and CI/CD.
- Modern application architecture.
Nice to Have (Not Mandatory):
- Cloud expertise (Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS).
- Kubernetes.
- Platform engineering.
Candidate Profile:
A senior engineering leader who can engage executives, lead engineering teams, drive technology transformation initiatives, and provide hands-on technical guidance when required. AI enablement and SRE transformation experience are highly desirable. Cloud expertise is considered a secondary requirement.
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- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
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