Senior SaaS Platform Engineer

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Captechconsulting · Chicago, IL

Full-timeOn-site2d ago

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About the role

CapTech is seeking an experienced SaaS platform engineer to play a senior, hands-on role in the engineering, administration, and evolution of our enterprise application ecosystem. This is not a traditional "support-only" role. You will serve as a technical owner and subject matter expert for critical SaaS and cloud platforms, driving automation, security, scalability, and user experience improvements across the organization. You'll partner closely with IT Operations, InfoSec, and Business teams to design solutions that scale and you'll have the autonomy to influence tooling, architecture, and operational standards. If you enjoy deep technical problem-solving, building elegant automation, and improving how modern enterprises actually work, this role offers meaningful scope and visibility.

Responsibilities

Act as a senior technical owner for a portfolio of SaaS and select on‑premises platforms supporting CapTech employees

Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-enabled tools that improve productivity, support, and operational insight

Design, implement, and continuously improve application configurations, integrations, and access models

Lead automation initiatives (AI Agents, PowerShell, APIs, workflows) to streamline provisioning, access management, audits, and operational processes

Serve as a subject matter expert for the Microsoft ecosystem (M365, Entra ID, Power Platform, Intune, Copilot)

Design and manage SSO integrations using SAML and OIDC, ensuring secure and consistent access patterns

Partner with Security and IT Leadership to enforce least‑privilege access, governance controls, and audit readiness

Influence change management practices aligned with ITIL, balancing agility and stability

Analyze trends, risks, and usage patterns across platforms to inform roadmap decisions

Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, documentation, and best practices

Experience & Expertise:

5+ years supporting and administering complex cloud-based SaaS environments in professional or enterprise settings

Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted technical advisor and escalation point

Strong PowerShell scripting skills

Comfort working in macOS and Windows CLI environments

Deep understanding of identity, authentication, and authorization models

Proven ability to gather requirements, author clear documentation, and translate business needs into workable technical solutions

Mindset & Approach:

Customer-focused, but systems-minded-you fix root causes, not just symptoms

Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability

Curious about AI, automation, and emerging tools-and pragmatic about applying them responsibly

Strong communicator who can engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Learning & Development - Programs offering certification and tuition support, digital on-demand learning courses, mentorship, and skill development paths

Modern Health -A mental health and well-being platform that provides 1:1 care, group support sessions, and self-serve resources to support employees and their families through life's ups and downs

Carrot Fertility -Inclusive fertility and family-forming coverage for all paths to parenthood - including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and more - and opportunities for employer-sponsored funds to help pay for care

Fringe -A company paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits, allowing employees to choose benefits that matter most to them - ranging from vendors like Netflix, Spotify, and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment, travel, fitness, and more

Employee Resource Groups - Employee-led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into our day-to-day operations

Philanthropic Partnerships - Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities.

401(k) Matching - Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to build financial wellness

CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness - each foundational to our core v

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