Medline Industries, LP · 1 day ago
Sr Platform Engineer
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $199K/yr
7+ years expMedline Industries is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of internal platforms, applying DevOps principles to enhance software delivery and collaboration while mentoring junior engineers and managing complex projects.
Consumer GoodsHealth CareHospitalityManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement cloud-native platform solutions using modern infrastructure-as-code and automation platforms
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and developer self-service platforms
Develop abstraction layers and APIs to simplify platform complexity for development teams
Implement and manage container orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
Ensure platform security, compliance, and data protection through automated controls and monitoring
Collaborate with development teams to understand workflow requirements and deliver tailored platform capabilities
Develop and maintain comprehensive monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
Document platform architectures, processes, and best practices for internal use
Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance platform capabilities and developer experience
Provide technical support and guidance to Platform Operations and stakeholders
Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for platform-related issues
Contribute to platform strategy and roadmap, aligning with organizational goals
Mentor and coach junior engineers, providing technical guidance and support for professional development
Track team goals, key projects, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
Assist with project management and coordination of key initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Software Engineering or related fields
Experience designing and managing large-scale, enterprise-grade platforms
Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools
Advanced scripting skills (Python, Go, Bash)
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and developer platform concepts
Knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks
Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
Ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure platform architectures
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers
Experience tracking team goals, projects, and supporting project management
Preferred
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP Professional, CKA, Terraform Associate) preferred but not required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Advanced certifications in cloud, DevOps, or platform engineering (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP Professional, CKA, CKAD)
10+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Software Engineering or related fields
Experience with AI/ML operations and MLOps platforms
Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
Expertise in cloud-native security tools and practices
Experience with platform engineering frameworks (e.g., Backstage)
Experience with chaos engineering and resilience testing
Proven ability to drive platform innovation and adoption across teams
Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical initiatives
Demonstrated project management and leadership skills
Benefits
Health insurance
Life and disability
401(k) contributions
Paid time off
Company
Medline Industries, LP
Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
North Carolina Department of Commerce
2025-12-17IPO
2021-06-05Private Equity
2019-09-12Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Steve Miller
Chief Operating Officer
Amanda Laabs
Chief Product Officer
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