Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer Innovation And Technology

At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our associates. We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose. Think of us as financial partners, because at Columbia, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.

About The Role

Collaborate across domains to provide technical leadership for designing, building, and optimizing platforms that support the delivery, scalability, security, and reliability of applications and services. Responsible for implementing best-in-class cloud-native solutions, automation, and DevOps practices and also shape technical strategy and standards to ensure the organization’s platform infrastructure meets evolving business needs.

• Collaborate with development and cloud infrastructure teams to deploy, monitor, and manage cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP, or hybrid environments). Optimize resource allocation, cost, and performance across multiple environments.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated quality, security, and compliance controls. Oversee configuration management, versioning, and rollbacks. Champion automation to reduce manual interventions and improve system reliability.
• Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure platform availability and observability.
• Design and enforce security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and vulnerability remediation.
• Analyze system metrics to identify and resolve bottlenecks in platform performance. Implement caching, load balancing, and scaling strategies to meet service level objectives.
• Document technical standards, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate and work closely with development, operations, and cloud infrastructure to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Responsible for participating in on-call rotations. Develop and maintain incident response and disaster recovery plans. Lead post-incident reviews, implement corrective actions, and improve platform resilience.
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank’s written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

About You

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent work experience, required. Master’s degree, preferred. 5-8 years of software industry experience, preferably in a leadership role in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure management, required. Advanced skills using programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, C#, Go, Bash, PowerShell). Expert-level knowledge and experience of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud-native architecture. Advanced certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure AI Engineer, or similar). Experience with service mesh, API gateways, and microservices architecture. Experience with cost management, budgeting, and capacity planning for cloud services. Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions and Runners, Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) and IaC frameworks (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible). Strong hands-on experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, Azure App Insights, or similar. Strong hands-on experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, GKE). Advanced knowledge of networking, databases, and system administration. Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog, Splunk). Track record of implementing security best practices and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex platform issues under pressure. Ability to work independently as well as lead collaborative working sessions with internal teams and 3rd party engineers. Strong interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Job Location(s)

Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s). Spokane, WA Tacoma, WA Lakewood, WA Lake Oswego, OR Roseburg, OR Portland, OR Hillsboro, OR Travel Type: Occasional.

Our Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $77,968.80 - $115,000.00, and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process. We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment To Diversity

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email.