Platform Development Engineer-II

We are looking for a Senior Platform Development Engineer , whom we call Platform Development Engineer-II, to help evolve and scale our core engineering platforms. In this role, you’ll build robust, self-service platforms that empower developers to ship faster, operate confidently, and deliver value with minimal friction. In this 12-month contract role as a Platform Development Engineer-II, you will play a critical role in codifying infrastructure, expanding self-service capabilities, and driving operational excellence across our platform ecosystem. This is a hands-on engineering position for someone who thrives on execution, automation, and continuous improvement. What You’ll Do: Design and implement scalable self-service capabilities across our engineering platforms Improve developer experience by simplifying onboarding, deployment, and operational workflows Translate architectural designs into production-grade implementations Drive platform reliability, security, and performance improvements aligned with industry best practices Collaborate with Tech Leads, developers, and operations teams to ensure platform capabilities meet evolving business needs Participate in support rotation, including occasional after-hours response, to maintain platform stability Maintain clear technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and platform adoption What We’re Looking For: 5+ years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, ArgoCD ), engineering automation, and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Experience with Kubernetes , microservices, containers, GitOps , and cloud-native applications. Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, PowerShell, HCL , or similar tools. Knowledge of Terraform , cloud identity (Entra ID), networking, and security. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and platform reliability/observability skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and explain technical concepts clearly. Bachelor's degree in computer science , Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Why you’ll love it here: Remote-first work environment. Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one. Health benefits and wellness program . Training programs to build new and transferable skills. About Best Buy As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work. We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process.  We encourage you to apply if you may not meet all the requirements. Join our amazing team! We are looking for people just like you. Annualized Compensation Range $90,000.00 - $111,000.00 Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us. Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3 This posting is for a vacancy.