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IPE.GEN.P2
Developing Platform Engineer (Intermediate)
Infrastructure and Platform Engineering

Developing Platform Engineer (Intermediate)

IPE.GEN.P2

P2P2 — Developing Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Takes on work of increasing complexity with moderate supervision, can own small platform features or improvements end-to-end.

Level
P2 · P2 — Developing Professional · 1–3 yrs
Function · Focus
Infrastructure and Platform Engineering · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Takes on work of increasing complexity with moderate supervision, can own small platform features or improvements end-to-end.

The story of this role

Who does this work

The Infrastructure and Platform Engineer, a skilled problem solver who seeks to enhance software delivery efficiency at scale.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Inefficient internal platforms that hinder software delivery and scalability.
  • The internal problem: Frustration over recurring deployment issues and extended downtime impacting team productivity.
  • Why it matters: Every team deserves the tools and platforms necessary to unleash their full potential and deliver value quickly.

The plan

  1. Assess the current infrastructure and identify bottlenecks in the software delivery process.
  2. Design scalable and flexible internal platforms tailored to the organization's needs.
  3. Implement automated solutions to streamline deployment and reduce manual interventions.
  4. Continuously monitor performance and gather feedback for ongoing improvements.
  5. Engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support.

What's at stake

Continued delays in software deployment leading to lost business opportunities. Increased frustration among team members due to ongoing technical challenges and inefficiencies.

Success looks like

Achieve faster software delivery cycles, allowing teams to innovate and respond to market needs promptly. Create a robust and efficient internal platform that enhances collaboration and productivity across teams.

Summary

Takes on work of increasing complexity with moderate supervision, can own small platform features or improvements end-to-end.

Level — P2 — Developing Professional

Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence

Scope
Defined deliverables / small features
Autonomy
General supervision; reviewed at milestones
Complexity
Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
Impact
Own and immediate-team deliverables
Decision rights
Routine technical choices within guidance
Leadership
May guide interns
Typical experience
1–3 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities9

  • Setting up a new CI pipelinecommonlevel
  • Writing automation scriptscommonlevel
  • Managing cloud resourcescommonlevel
  • Owning small platform featurescommonlevel
  • Implementing improvementscommonlevel
  • Conducting code reviewscommonlevel
  • Collaborating on project planningcommonlevel
  • Troubleshooting platform issuescommonlevel
  • Participating in team meetingscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Set up CI pipelinescommonlevel
  • Write automation scriptscommonlevel
  • Manage cloud resourcescommonlevel

Skills8

  • CI pipeline setupcommonlevel
  • Automation scriptingcommonlevel
  • Cloud resource managementcommonlevel
  • Feature ownershipcommonlevel
  • Code reviewcommonlevel
  • Project planningcommonlevel
  • Problem-solvingcommonlevel
  • Collaborationcommonlevel

Knowledge8

  • CI/CD processescommonlevel
  • Automation toolscommonlevel
  • Cloud platformscommonlevel
  • Platform improvement strategiescommonlevel
  • Code review practicescommonlevel
  • Project management techniquescommonlevel
  • Troubleshooting methodologiescommonlevel
  • Collaboration toolscommonlevel

competency8

  • Moderate proficiency in platform technologiescommonlevel
  • Independent scriptingcommonlevel
  • Problem-solvingcommonlevel
  • Project managementcommonlevel
  • Collaborationcommonlevel
  • Analytical thinkingcommonlevel
  • Innovationcommonlevel
  • Adaptabilitycommonlevel

qualification3

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fieldcommonlevel
  • Experience with platform technologiescommonlevel
  • Strong problem-solving skillscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Developing Platform Engineercommonmedium0.50
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