Platform Engineer (1807)

About Coresite:

At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, we’re not just building state-of-the-art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences. At CoreSite not only are we Committed to Excellence, but we also Build Connections, Own It, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, and Win as a Team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.

Platform Engineer Role:

As a member of CoreSite’s IT Solutions team, the Platform Engineer is responsible for the development and enhancement of a scalable, reliable, and secure software delivery platform. This engineer will design, automate, and optimize the platforms that support our developer experience, applications, and services. This role will collaborate with teams across our IT organization to enhance developer productivity, improve system reliability, and ensure a smooth path from code to production.

Duties:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable platforms to support the developer experience and system operations.
• Develop automation tools and self-service capabilities that improve developer workflows and reduce operational overhead.
• Ensure platform reliability and performance through monitoring, alerting, and proactive capacity planning.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to design CI/CD pipelines that service cloud, SaaS, and on-prem systems.
• Implement and enforce best practices for cloud infrastructure and security compliance.
• Manage and optimize infrastructure resources across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Troubleshoot complex platform issues. Drive incident management, root cause analysis, and long-term solutions.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies, tools, and approaches to improve platform capabilities.
• Perform regular releases according to the IT Solutions release calendar
• Assist in supporting the applications and infrastructure that the DevOps Team administers

Support the QA Engineers in the development of the automated test suite framework Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and 8 Guiding Principles Special projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Communication skills, including: communicating at technical and business levels, and the ability to interact with people from all organizational levels Self-starting, self-motivated, driven individual Ability to pivot easily within a constantly changing Agile environment Working experience with multiple software development languages (C#, Python, Node.js, etc.) Working experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, BitBucket Pipelines, Groovy, Maven, Octopus Deploy, etc.) Experience with Salesforce a plus Experience with database platforms a plus (SQL Server, Oracle) Experience with AWS a plus Ability to analyze requirements, retrieve source data, and present accurate results in a timely manner Accomplished in using best practices for gathering and documenting complete and detailed requirements

Education/ Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or other applicable field preferred

5+ years overall experience including:

4+ years’ experience with DevOps disciplines such as CI/CD 2+ years’ experience with Platform Engineering

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation:

• Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $115,000 and $135,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Posting Timeline:

• This position is expected to be posted through December 12, 2025.
• Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!
• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance

First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount 16 days of paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays, and additional floating holidays Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave, and disability leave Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass

Additional Perks:

Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools, and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacy Employee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challenges Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirements Discounts: Discounts, cash back offers, and perks on thousands of brands LinkedIn Learning Membership: Support your development when accessing LinkedIn’s online library of courses and videos

General Statements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Applicant Privacy Notice: CoreSite is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information submitted by applicants. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires us to provide you information about our personal information handling practices. As a result, we’re providing this Privacy Notice that describes how we collect, use, share, and update personal information from individuals who wish to be considered for employment with CoreSite. To read the Applicant Privacy Notice, please go to . Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this job posting on external sites is prohibited without prior written consent from CoreSite. We are not responsible for any postings or offers not originating from our official channels or approved partners.