Denver, CO
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Computer Engineering
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Perm
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$150k - $180k (estimate)
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A client of Insight Global is looking for a fully remote Lead Platform Engineer This is a technical lead role responsible for driving modernization initiatives for the company's legacy Python/Django... application. The position is fully remote and offers autonomy to lead projects end-to-end.Key Responsibilities:? Migrate a large monolithic Python/Django app to Docker-based microservices using AWS ECS.? Implement Terraform for infrastructure automation and manage CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions.? Optimize and maintain the existing UWSGI-based Python web server for performance and reliability.? Oversee infrastructure modernization projects, including database migration (MariaDB ? Aurora).? Set up developer self-service frameworks (e.g., Backstage.io) for microservice deployments.? Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure uptime, scalability, and best practices.Provide technical leadership and mentorship while owning all DevOps initiativesWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.