Senior Platform Ops Engineer (AWS)

TL;DR

Senior Platform Ops Engineer (AWS): Building and maintaining core platform infrastructure to enable developer productivity across Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes with an accent on AWS cloud resources and cloud-native architectures. Focus on developing CI/CD pipelines, implementing Infrastructure as Code via Terraform, and optimizing cloud spend and service reliability.

Location: Onsite in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Company

A media and entertainment leader operating iconic brands like CNBC, USA Network, and Fandango.

What you will do

• Build and maintain core platform infrastructure as the foundation for engineering teams across the organization.
• Drive solution architecture using AWS, containers (ECS/Kubernetes), and cloud-native patterns.
• Develop and operate CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and automation to ensure rapid and secure deployments.
• Design and implement standardized, reusable cloud infrastructure patterns and templates.
• Optimize cloud spend and maintain SLOs/SLIs/SLAs to ensure service reliability.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through design reviews and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on AWS experience with a focus on Infrastructure as Code.
• 4+ years of Linux system management and 3+ years of Python for automation and scripting.
• 3+ years of experience with Terraform, including module development and state management.
• Proficiency in Git, GitOps, and networking fundamentals (VPCs, load balancers, DNS).
• Experience with observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stacks.
• Must be able to attend an in-person interview at a company location.

Nice to have

• Relevant AWS Certifications (Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect).
• Understanding of container security and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Fundamentals of running AI-related services, including MCP and RAG.
• Experience with internal developer portals like Backstage.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Opportunity to work with high-profile digital assets and industry-changing media brands.