We are looking for a DevOps/AWS Platform Engineer to join a long-term contract engagement based in West Des Moines, Iowa. This hands-on platform engineering role focuses on modernizing cloud deployment patterns, strengthening infrastructure decisions, and accelerating delivery through AI-assisted development tools while maintaining high engineering standards. The person in this role will partner closely with DevOps peers to review automated changes critically, validate outcomes through established testing methods, and build reliable, reusable deployment capabilities across the AWS ecosystem.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Redesign container build and publication processes so application images can be delivered through Amazon ECR and GitHub package repositories in alignment with target platform needs.<br>• Rework deployment automation to support containerized workloads on AWS Fargate, including service definitions, networking, permissions, logging, load balancing, and release verification using existing GitHub Actions workflows.<br>• Replace Azure-based identity and access patterns with AWS-native role design and federated access models integrated with organizational authentication groups.<br>• Transition secrets and configuration management to AWS services such as Secrets Manager and Parameter Store to support secure runtime access.<br>• Convert Terraform configurations from Azure-focused implementations to AWS-based infrastructure modules, including updates to providers, reusable components, and remote state management.<br>• Update GitHub Actions pipelines, runners, and reusable workflows to align with the target GitHub organization and AWS account trust relationships.<br>• Create and refine deployment pipelines that enable reusable delivery into AWS Fargate environments for the applications and tools supported by this platform.<br>• Adapt scripts, instructions, and developer tooling so they operate consistently inside Ubuntu-based Coder workspaces, including environment setup, credentials handling, and workflow expectations.<br>• Use AI-assisted coding tools to speed implementation, while independently inspecting, testing, and validating every change before release.<br>• Produce validation evidence for migrated capabilities using the existing evaluation framework and prepare concise handoff documentation for internal engineering teams.
Principal Platform Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent<br>Location: Remote<br>Salary: $250,000-$300,000 Base + Bonus Potential<br>For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page.<br>Build the Engineering Platform That Powers Scale, Security, and AI Innovation<br>We are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to lead the architecture, automation, and standardization of a modern cloud platform supporting enterprise-scale software delivery, cloud operations, and emerging AI capabilities.<br>This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role for a hands-on platform engineering expert who thrives at the intersection of cloud architecture, DevSecOps, developer experience, automation, and reliability engineering. You'll help define how engineering teams build, deploy, secure, and operate software across the organization.<br>What You'll Own<br> • Define and execute a platform engineering strategy that improves developer productivity, consistency, and operational resilience<br> • Architect and scale enterprise-grade CI/CD platforms that accelerate delivery while reducing operational risk<br> • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform with reusable, standardized modules<br> • Embed security throughout the engineering lifecycle through automated guardrails, policy-as-code, secrets management, and governance controls<br> • Advance deployment automation, progressive delivery practices, and rapid recovery capabilities<br> • Build observability strategies across distributed applications, microservices, and cloud-native environments<br> • Strengthen AWS cloud operations through improved IAM, networking, governance, and runtime visibility<br> • Establish engineering standards and platform best practices across multiple development teams and external partners<br>What You'll Bring<br> • 10+ years of Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering experience<br> • Proven success operating and scaling complex production CI/CD ecosystems<br> • Deep hands-on expertise with Terraform and modern Infrastructure as Code practices<br> • Strong background in DevSecOps, security automation, compliance, policy enforcement, and vulnerability management<br> • Experience implementing observability, monitoring, logging, and operational excellence across distributed systems<br> • Advanced knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, IAM, networking, cloud architecture, and platform operations<br> • Strong understanding of software delivery, developer tooling, release management, and operational metrics such as reliability and MTTR<br> • Ability to influence technical direction, establish enterprise standards, and communicate effectively with engineering leadership and executive stakeholders<br>Why This Opportunity<br> • Strategic new role with significant influence on platform and engineering strategy<br> • Opportunity to build and mature a modern, AI-ready cloud platform<br> • Highly visible position partnering with senior engineering and business leaders<br> • Blend of architecture, hands-on engineering, and enterprise-wide technical leadership<br> • Direct impact on scalability, security, developer experience, and operational excellence<br> • Remote opportunity with exceptional compensation and bonus potential<br>If you're a platform engineering leader who enjoys building standardized, scalable, and secure cloud environments while shaping the future of engineering delivery, we'd love to connect.
Position: Principal Platform Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent<br>Location: Remote<br>Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 base plus SIGNIFICANT bonus and or equity potential<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br><br>Ready to build the backbone of a modern engineering organization?<br>We’re looking for a Principal Platform Engineer to architect and scale a next-generation cloud platform powering secure, reliable, and high-velocity software delivery—including support for AI-enabled applications. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role where you’ll define how engineering operates at scale.<br><br>What You’ll Own<br> • Lead the design of a scalable, secure platform that standardizes how teams build and deploy software<br> • Build and evolve CI/CD pipelines that are fast, reliable, and production-grade<br> • Develop infrastructure as code (Terraform) with reusable, enterprise-ready modules<br> • Embed security into every layer (DevSecOps, policy-as-code, secrets, governance)<br> • Implement progressive delivery (canary, blue/green) and rapid recovery strategies<br> • Establish end-to-end observability across microservices and distributed systems<br> • Drive AWS cloud architecture, including IAM, networking, and operational visibility<br> • Partner across teams to set standards and elevate engineering maturity<br><br>What You Bring<br> • 10+ years in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure at a senior or principal level<br> • Proven experience running complex CI/CD environments at scale<br> • Deep expertise with Terraform and cloud-native infrastructure<br> • Strong DevSecOps mindset (security automation, compliance, policy enforcement)<br> • Experience building observability for distributed systems<br> • Advanced knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, IAM, and networking<br> • Ability to influence across teams and drive enterprise-wide standards<br><br>Why This Role<br> • Build a modern platform from the ground up—not maintain legacy systems<br> • Shape the future of cloud, security, and AI-ready infrastructure<br> • High ownership, visibility, and impact on engineering velocity<br> • Work at the intersection of architecture, automation, and scale<br><br>If you thrive on solving complex platform challenges and want to define how engineering operates at scale, this is your opportunity.<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me by office: 515-303-4654 or mobile: 515-771-8142. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
Position: MULTIPLE OPEN - PERM OPPORTUNITIES - Software Engineers & Senior Software Engineers<br>Location: Des Moines, IA - Hybrid Weekly<br>Salary: Depending on experience, $100,000 - 160,000 base + bonus + EXCEPTIONAL benefits.<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br><br>Software Engineers Wanted – Build, Innovate, Influence<br>A high-growth, technology company is making a major investment in product development and engineering, adding multiple Software Engineers across multiple teams.<br><br>We are seeking MULTIPLE:<br> • Senior Software Engineers ($130K–$160K + bonus)<br> • Software Engineer ($100K–$120K + bonus)<br><br>This is a rare opportunity to join a company at a pivotal growth stage where your work will directly influence products, customers, and the future direction of the business.<br><br>Why This Opportunity Stands Out<br> • Newly created positions driven by significant product and R&D investment<br> • Engineering organization doubling in size<br> • Modern technology stack focused on React, TypeScript, AWS, and CI/CD<br> • End-to-end product ownership and meaningful influence on technical decisions<br> • Fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where engineers have visibility and impact<br><br>What You'll Be Working On<br>You'll help build and enhance a suite of SaaS and data-driven products used by customers across a large, established industry. Engineers work closely with product and business leaders to solve real-world challenges through scalable software, cloud technologies, and modern web applications.<br><br>Key Technologies<br> • React<br> • TypeScript<br> • JavaScript<br> • AWS (EC2, Lambda, ECS, S3, DynamoDB, RDS)<br> • CI/CD Pipelines<br> • GitHub Actions<br> • Modern SaaS Architecture<br><br>What We're Looking For<br>Software Engineer <br> • 2+ years of software development experience<br> • React, TypeScript, JavaScript experience<br> • AWS exposure<br>Senior Software Engineer<br> • 5+ years of software development experience<br> • Deep React, TypeScript, and AWS expertise<br> • Experience building scalable, high-performance applications<br> • <br>If you're looking for a role where you can remain hands-on, help shape products from concept to deployment, and join a growing engineering team with significant momentum, we'd love to connect.<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me at 515-303-4654. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
We are looking for a Production Support Engineer to join our team in Urbandale, Iowa in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role is suited for someone who can independently manage production issues across modern web applications and cloud-based systems while also contributing to ongoing software enhancements. You will serve as a key technical resource for application stability, using strong diagnostic skills to resolve incidents and strengthen long-term system performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Take primary responsibility for production support activities, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of application incidents.<br>• Review and manage support work through Azure DevOps, prioritizing issues and driving them through closure.<br>• Diagnose problems across React front-end applications, Node.js services, databases, and cloud infrastructure.<br>• Perform root cause analysis to identify underlying failures and recommend corrective actions that prevent repeat issues.<br>• Monitor application health and production environments to maintain reliability, availability, and consistent system performance.<br>• Validate fixes in production-related environments and confirm that changes resolve issues without introducing new defects.<br>• Partner with development teams to implement code updates, enhancements, and technical improvements when support demand is lower.<br>• Contribute to modernization efforts by refining support processes and improving the efficiency of issue resolution workflows.