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Junior Platform Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Senior Platform Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Lehi, UT · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

Experience mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams * Background working in platform engineering or internal developer platform teams * Familiarity with Ruby on Rails ...

Senior Backend Engineer - AI Platform

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$118K - $156K/yr

... Engineer in the North America Mobility organization. This role will sit in the Platform team that ... Conduct code reviews (comment, approve, seek revisions, merge), mentor junior and mid-level ...

Senior Backend Engineer - AI Platform

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$118K - $156K/yr

... Engineer in the North America Mobility organization. This role will sit in the Platform team that ... Conduct code reviews (comment, approve, seek revisions, merge), mentor junior and mid-level ...

Junior Software Engineer

Lehi, UT · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

About the Opportunity Our engineering team supports software applications that power FASHIONPHILE's eCommerce platform and internal business systems. In this role, you'll work closely with senior ...

Vulnerability Management platforms * Engineer secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure across ... Mentor junior security staff * Provide technical guidance * Evangelize strong security practices

Jr. Front End Developer

Park City, UT · On-site

$108K - $126K/yr

Jr. Front-End Developer (1-2 Years Experience) Grow your skill-set, accelerate your career and work ... Implement design layouts in code for various platforms and browsers Preferences: * Experience ...

Jr. Front End Developer

Park City, UT

$108K - $126K/yr

Jr. Front-End Developer (1-2 Years Experience) Grow your skill-set, accelerate your career and work ... platforms and browsers Preferences: Experience integrating with CMS and/or MVC frameworks ...

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How much do junior platform engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior platform engineer in Utah is $65,364.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,200.00 and $72,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior platform engineer?

A Junior Platform Engineer is responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of a company's technology infrastructure. They work with cloud platforms, deployment pipelines, and automation tools to ensure reliable and scalable systems. Typically, they assist in managing CI/CD processes, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues. The role requires some knowledge of cloud services, scripting, and DevOps practices. It’s an entry-level position that provides hands-on experience in platform operations and software deployment.

What does a junior platform engineer do?

As a Junior Platform Engineer, you'll often assist in maintaining infrastructure, monitoring system performance, and supporting the deployment of applications using automation tools. Your daily tasks may include scripting routine jobs, troubleshooting platform issues, and helping implement security or scalability improvements under the guidance of senior engineers. You'll likely collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure that new features and services are reliable and efficiently deployed. Over time, you'll gain exposure to more complex projects, setting a strong foundation for career growth within platform engineering.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior platform engineer?

To thrive as a Junior Platform Engineer, you need a solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, scripting or programming languages (such as Python or Bash), and a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with cloud platforms (like AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization tools (such as Docker and Kubernetes), and version control systems (like Git) is highly valued, and certifications in these areas can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication abilities help differentiate candidates in collaborative environments. These technical and interpersonal skills ensure reliable platform operations and seamless integration with development and operations teams.

What are the most commonly searched types of Platform Engineer jobs in Utah?

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Infographic showing various Junior Platform Engineer job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,364 per year, or $31.4 per hour.

Platform Engineer Machine Learning (Utah)

Waystar

Lehi, UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION
We are looking for a Machine Learning Platform Engineer - Backend Services that will help us build out the platform that supports the training and application of our predictive models and performs deep analysis to extract machine consumable meaning from unstructured clinical documentation. You will be joining a small team that has become one of the top players in our field in just two years. Because we work on the cutting edge of a lot of technologies, we need someone who is a creative problem solver, resourceful in getting things done, and productive working independently or collaboratively. You will be accessing our enormous amount of data to help drive our future innovation.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and enhance the machine learning platform to manage the full model life cycle

  • Build frameworks and tools to enable the data science team developing and enhancing predictive models, support scalable real-time predictions in production

  • Design and implement data engineering solutions for model training

  • Expand NLP capabilities with advanced analysis techniques to improve text understanding

  • Design and implement high-performance, scalable services and applications

  • Collaborate with team members to create integrated solutions and ensure timely delivery of quality software and documentation

  • Understand and adhere to development standards for consistency across teams

  • Perform in-depth technical and performance analyses to troubleshoot production issues

  • Monitor and maintain production systems for reliability and efficiency

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • Minimum Requirements (Education, certifications and experience):
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area, Masters preferred

  • 7+ years of professional experience writing Python or Java code, with at least 3 years building data platforms

  • Expert proficiency with SQL
  • NLP

  • Seasoned practitioner of engineering best practices such as CI/CD and automated testing

  • Comfort working in a Linux environment

  • Passion for exploring, applying and following the evolution of cutting edge technologies related to AI, machine learning, NLP and large scale data processing

  • Professional experience with MLOps, Docker, Kubernetes, relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), Kafka, REST API design, and microservices application architectures

  • Experience with public cloud solutions, such as AWS or GCP

  • Proven track record of successful delivery of progressively complex technical projects

  • Coaching and mentoring junior engineers in the team

  • Team player DNA with a positive, self-starter attitude

  • Attention to detail, highly organized, with an absolute focus on quality of work

Preferred Requirements:
  • Familiarity with ClearML, Triton, PyTorch, and TensorFlow

  • Familiarity with statistics and healthcare domain

  • Proven expertise in successful large project/build management and execution

ABOUT WAYSTAR
Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.
Waystar's healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.
Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Twitter.
WAYSTAR PERKS
  • Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
  • Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
  • We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
  • Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
  • Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
  • 401(K) program with company match
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee resource groups

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.