Platform Engineer

Location: Chicago ,Illinois
Expected Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
Lead Platform Engineer
Location: 100% Remote
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (Potential for Full-Time Conversion)
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week
About the Company
Our client is a leading global professional services firm that partners with organizations across industries to drive business transformation, improve operational performance, and implement innovative technology solutions. With a strong focus on digital transformation, data, and emerging technologies, the organization helps clients navigate complex challenges and modernize their business operations.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to oversee the architecture, development, and ongoing management of enterprise platforms supporting AI, Microsoft Fabric, DevOps, and workflow automation.
This role will drive platform improvements, implement scalable technology solutions, and support internal operations across multiple client environments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with cloud platforms, DevOps tools, AI technologies, and enterprise workflow solutions.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and optimization of Azure DevOps environments, including pipelines, governance, and reporting.
• Coordinate Salesforce enhancements, requirements gathering, testing, and deployments.
• Develop AI-powered solutions, prompt workflows, and automation using Claude, OpenAI, and similar technologies.
• Support Microsoft Fabric implementations, client onboarding, and data integration.
• Partner with analytics teams on Power BI architecture, data models, and reporting solutions.
• Improve workflows across Salesforce and other enterprise platforms.
• Maintain technical documentation, platform standards, and operational processes.
• Provide technical leadership, evaluate emerging technologies, and mentor team members.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, cloud operations, or a related technical role.
• Hands-on Azure DevOps administration experience.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce administration or development coordination.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or comparable platforms such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or Databricks.
• Experience supporting AI/LLM solutions, prompt engineering, and workflow automation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Consulting, professional services, or Managed Services experience.
• Microsoft certifications in Azure, Fabric, or Power Platform.
• Familiarity with Salesforce Flows and workflow automation.
• Scripting experience with Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell.
• Experience with enterprise AI implementation, governance, and Power BI reporting.

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