Platform Engineer Jobs in Virginia
Platform Engineer jobs in Virginia are open across Richmond, Reston, and Arlington and other Virginia metros, with employers like Google, Maximus, and GlobalPoint hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Sr. GCP Platform Engineer
Location: Hanover, VA (Remote)
Duration: 6 months+
Role Overview:
- Mix and enhance Dataflow and/or Dataproc Data ingestion pipelines (batch & Streaming).
- Have good understanding of GCP Composer (Apache Airflow) environment.
- Manage Airflow DAGs and troubleshoot Airflow-related issues.
- Monitor and optimize Composer performance and scalability.
- Maintain GCP infrastructure including services like:
- Google Cloud Storage (GCS)
- BigQuery (BQ)
- Cloud Dataflow (Apache Beam)
- Cloud Dataproc
- Cloud Functions
- Have good understanding of:
- IAM and service account permissions
- Secret Manager
- Monitor GCP usage and quotas, and proactively prevent quota-related issues.
- Set up and manage alerting, logging, and monitoring using tools like Stackdriver (Cloud Monitoring & Logging).
- DB design experience (with excellent RDBS-PLSQL knowledge).
- Design Springboot APIs.
- Analyze, design, create Dockerfile.
- Knowledge on Angular (good to have).
- Design and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform for provisioning and managing GCP resources.
- Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and other automation tools.
- Ensure security, compliance, and cost-efficiency across the cloud environment.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Proficient in either Java or Python programming languages.
- Knowledge on DNS and SSO configuration setup.
Sr. GCP Platform Engineer
Location: Hanover, VA (Remote)
Duration: 6 months+
Role Overview:
- Mix and enhance Dataflow and/or Dataproc Data ingestion pipelines (batch & Streaming).
- Have good understanding of GCP Composer (Apache Airflow) environment.
- Manage Airflow DAGs and troubleshoot Airflow-related issues.
- Monitor and optimize Composer performance and scalability.
- Maintain GCP infrastructure including services like:
- Google Cloud Storage (GCS)
- BigQuery (BQ)
- Cloud Dataflow (Apache Beam)
- Cloud Dataproc
- Cloud Functions
- Have good understanding of:
- IAM and service account permissions
- Secret Manager
- Monitor GCP usage and quotas, and proactively prevent quota-related issues.
- Set up and manage alerting, logging, and monitoring using tools like Stackdriver (Cloud Monitoring & Logging).
- DB design experience (with excellent RDBS-PLSQL knowledge).
- Design Springboot APIs.
- Analyze, design, create Dockerfile.
- Knowledge on Angular (good to have).
- Design and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform for provisioning and managing GCP resources.
- Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and other automation tools.
- Ensure security, compliance, and cost-efficiency across the cloud environment.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Proficient in either Java or Python programming languages.
- Knowledge on DNS and SSO configuration setup.
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Platform Engineer Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Google3
- Maximus3
- GlobalPoint2
- Koalafi2
- Speechify2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Banking & Financial Services3
- Accounting & Auditing1
- Construction & Real Estate1
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in platform engineer jobs across Virginia.
- Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration at scale
- Proficiency in at least one major cloud provider, AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Infrastructure-as-code experience with Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation
- CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance using tools such as GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or Jenkins
- Scripting and automation skills in Python, Go, or Bash
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Platform Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many platform engineer jobs are there in Virginia?
There are 24+ platform engineer openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Richmond, Reston, and Arlington. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.
Which Virginia cities have the most platform engineer jobs?
Richmond, Reston, and Arlington have the most platform engineer openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire platform engineers in Virginia?
Employers hiring platform engineers in Virginia include Google, Maximus, and GlobalPoint, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote platform engineer jobs in Virginia?
Yes. About 50% of platform engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.
How do I apply for platform engineer jobs in Virginia?
You can apply to platform engineer jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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