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Platform Operator Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

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Senior Product Manager, Growth Platform

Seattle, WA · On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

The platform is unified across the website and in-product surfaces, giving the whole company shared ... You're also building the cross-functional operating model that ties demand generation, marketing ...

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$174K - $261K/yr

Actively design and drive software architecture involving a Linux based operating system with custom support appllications involving REST, HW interfaces, ARINC controllers, cellular device ...

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How much do platform operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for platform operator in Seattle, WA is $22.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.13 and $25.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Platform Operator vs Cloud Engineer?

AspectPlatform OperatorCloud Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires certifications like CompTIA Linux+, AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerOften requires AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certifications
Work EnvironmentManages on-premises or hybrid platforms, often within data centersWorks primarily in cloud environments, designing and deploying cloud solutions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in data centers, enterprise IT, and hybrid infrastructureCommon in tech companies, startups, and organizations adopting cloud services
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare to cloud engineers to understand infrastructure management roles

While both roles involve managing technology infrastructure, Platform Operators focus on maintaining and operating existing platforms, often on-premises or hybrid, whereas Cloud Engineers design, implement, and optimize cloud-based solutions. Understanding these differences helps organizations and professionals choose the right career path or job role.

Infographic showing various Platform Operator job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 38% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,499 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

Platform Engineer

Seattle, WA • On-site

Resource Consultings Services Inc
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees

Contractor

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Role: Platform Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ month

Face to Face interview for just meet and greet only, First round will be video technical

About the Role

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you are a hands-on technical owner responsible for designing, operating, and continuously improving GitLab SaaS, Terraform Cloud and CICD Automation at enterprise scale. You partner closely with internal platform, security, and product teams to deliver resilient DevOps capabilities while embedding AI-assisted workflows into all aspects of platform engineering and software delivery.

Must have:

  • Manage Gitlab Platform (SaaS) and Terraform Cloud including internal infrastructure
  • This is a migration into GitLab from Azure; they want some exposure.

Core Responsibilities

  • Manage Gitlab Platform (SaaS) and Terraform Cloud including internal infrastructure and automation to meet scalability, reliability and modernization objectives in compliance with SSDLC and Security standards
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, runners, templates, and shared components
  • Develop, maintain and evangelize IaC by building modules, guardrails, policy as code, and additional automation and integrations with Enterprise Platforms
  • Integrate AI-assisted capabilities into CI/CD, code review, incident response, and operational workflows
  • Promote responsible and governed use of AI tooling aligned with enterprise AI standards