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Senior Platform Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Data & AI Platform Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$110K - $133K/yr

You'll contribute to platform reliability, CI/CD, environment setup, and operational runbooks-while learning best practices in security, governance, and deployment automation from senior engineers.

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We are looking for a visionary Staff Data Platform Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and ... Direct mentorship opportunities with senior leadership in Data and Architecture. * Professional ...

We are looking for a visionary Staff Data Platform Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and ... Direct mentorship opportunities with senior leadership in Data and Architecture. * Professional ...

We are looking for a visionary Staff Data Platform Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and ... Direct mentorship opportunities with senior leadership in Data and Architecture. * Professional ...

Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

Our client is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer for a direct hire opportunity. This team plays a ... As a Platform Engineer, this individual will be wearing multiple hats in a highly visible role ...

Senior Backend Engineer - AI Platform

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$118K - $156K/yr

Seattle, WA; and Portland, ME About the Team/Role We are seeking a seasoned Sr. Software Engineer in the North America Mobility organization. This role will sit in the Platform team that focuses on ...

Senior Backend Engineer - AI Platform

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$118K - $156K/yr

Seattle, WA; and Portland, ME About the Team/Role We are seeking a seasoned Sr. Software Engineer in the North America Mobility organization. This role will sit in the Platform team that focuses on ...

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How much do senior platform engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior platform engineer in Utah is $115,214.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,100.00 and $130,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Senior Platform Engineer, you need deep expertise in systems architecture, cloud technologies (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure automation, and strong programming skills, typically backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines, as well as certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and the ability to mentor junior engineers help individuals excel in this role. These skills ensure platforms are scalable, secure, and maintainable, and support high-performance engineering teams.

What does a senior platform engineer do?

A typical day for a Senior Platform Engineer involves designing and implementing platform solutions, optimizing infrastructure for scalability and reliability, and troubleshooting complex technical issues across multiple systems. You’ll work closely with software development, DevOps, and security teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications. Additionally, you may participate in code reviews, develop automation scripts, and mentor junior engineers. Most senior platform engineers balance hands-on coding with architectural planning and team collaboration.

What is a senior platform engineer?

A Senior Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable infrastructure and developer platforms. They optimize system reliability, automate deployments, and ensure efficient cloud or on-prem environments. This role requires deep expertise in infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, cloud services, and system monitoring. They collaborate with development teams to enhance performance, security, and scalability.

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Infographic showing various Senior Platform Engineer job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 39% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,214 per year, or $55.4 per hour.

Cloud Platform Engineer

Accenture Federal Services

Hill Air Force Base, UT

$184K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


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Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join our cloud platform team supporting government customers within Gov Cloud Environments. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure in a fast-paced, agile environment. This role has a strong DevOps engineering component, requiring expertise in automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and infrastructure-as-code practices. Candidates should be comfortable operating at the intersection of development and operations, building tooling and automation that enables rapid, secure delivery.

The ideal candidate will thrive in our centralized vision, decentralized command culture that emphasizes extreme ownership and a fail-fast, fail-forward mindset.

What you'll need:

  • 5 years of cloud engineering and infrastructure experience
  • Experience designing and implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies

Bonus Points if you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field
  • Background in systems engineering, networking and security
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, Ansible, or similar
  • Enterprise-scale cloud architecture design and implementation experience
  • Production GitOps/CI-CD automation experience
  • Container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, container orchestration
  • Network architecture: VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, load balancing
  • Identity and Access Management across cloud platforms
  • CI/CD pipeline development and automation
  • Linux/Unix system administration and automation experience
  • Configuration management and infrastructure automation
  • Monitoring, logging, and alerting system implementation
  • Performance optimization and troubleshooting
  • Database administration and data management
  • Security hardening and compliance implementation
  • Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages
  • Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
  • API integration and automation development
  • Version control systems (Git) and collaborative development

Clearance:

  • Must have an active Secret clearance; TS preferred

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$91,300—$184,900 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If youare being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.


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