Platform Engineering Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Internal Developer Platform (IDP) capabilities using GitLab.
• Design, deploy, and maintain the Backstage.io developer portal for internal engineering teams.
• Develop custom Backstage plugins using TypeScript, Node.js, and React.
• Integrate plugins with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and cloud platforms.
• Extend Backstage functionality to support organization-specific workflows and tools.
• Configure and maintain the Backstage Software Catalog to manage services, pipelines, and infrastructure components.
• Create and maintain Software Templates using Backstage's Scaffolder to standardize project bootstrapping
• Develop "golden paths" (Internal Developer Platforms) that allow developers to deploy applications without tickets
• Integrate Backstage with major platforms and tools, including GitLab, AWS ( Terraform), Bitbucket, Kubernetes etc.,
• Solid understanding of developer portals, API development, and software cataloging
• Define platform KPIs, DORA metrics, and engineering governance standards
• Work with platform engineers to automate infrastructure tasks and enhance self-service capabilities
• 📩 Apply today or share profiles at ajayjoshuva.p@smartitframe.com

Additional Information

Role: Platform Engineering Lead Location: Reston, VA(Onsite) Experience: 11+ Years Full Time About Smart IT Frame: At Smart IT Frame, we connect top talent with leading organizations across the USA. With over a decade of staffing excellence, we specialize in IT, healthcare, and professional roles, empowering both clients and candidates to grow together. Role Overview Seeking an experienced Platform Engineering Lead to drive enterprise Platform Engineering and DevOps transformation using GitLab integrated with Bitbucket, AWS, and Terraform.

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