Senior Platform Engineer (GitHub Migration Specialist)
At Modus Create · Poland; Latin America - Caribbean; North America
- DevOps and infrastructure
- Senior
Where you can work from
Open to the Caribbean, Latin America, North America and 1 more
“Latin America - Caribbean”
From the job board field.
“North America”
From the job board field.
“Poland”
From the location.
Which countries count as the Caribbean?
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.
Which countries count as Latin America?
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Not everyone includes Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, so for those we say “Unclear”.
Which countries count as North America?
Canada, United States.
Not everyone includes Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, so for those we say “Unclear”.
Working hours
US hours
“Overlap with EST business hours daily is expected”
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- Posted
- 3 September 2026
- First seen by us
- 15 October 2026
- Last checked
- 16 hours ago
Job description
From Modus Create’s job post, as they wrote it.
Senior Platform Engineer (GitHub Migration Specialist)
Remote
About Us
Modus Create is a digital consulting partner that helps ambitious organizations design, build, and modernize digital products, platforms, and AI-powered experiences. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with client teams to move from idea to production quickly and sustainably, with a clear path to scale.
Founded in 2011, Modus is a global, fully remote team of world-class technologists who thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment. We're a digital product engineering partner for forward-thinking businesses. Our global teams work side-by-side with clients to design, build, and scale custom solutions that achieve real results and lasting change, partnering with industry leaders including AWS, GitHub, and Atlassian.
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We were fully remote before it was cool! Recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies for nine years and a top remote work company by FlexJobs, we have helped some of the world's largest brands deliver powerful digital experiences.
Opportunity
Modus Create is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to lead high-impact strategic consulting and full-lifecycle product development. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams to modernize infrastructure and drive complex cloud-native migrations, with a specific focus on transitioning enterprise scale workloads to GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC).
Requirements
* 7+ years of experience with cloud-native platform migrations, moving workloads to modern compute, storage, and auth primitives.
* Proven expertise in GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC) migrations, specifically using GitHub Enterprise Importer (GEI) and managing Enterprise Managed Users (EMU).
* Experience building and maintaining scalable, reliable platform services.
* Expertise in managing the full lifecycle of internal developer platforms (IDP).
* Understanding of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud-native architecture principles.
* Hands-on experience with Azure (preferred) and deep comfort with distributed systems, platform APIs, and cloud-native design.
* Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins) and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and HashiCorp tooling.
* Strong automation skills in Python, bash, or alternatively Powershell; solid understanding of modern delivery practices including AI-powered SDLC and agentic tooling.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to mentor client teams and work independently with minimal direction.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
* Migrate all repositories, user accounts, and access controls to a new, secure GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC) instance with Enterprise Managed Users (EMU) and Data Residency.
* Establish a governed EMU environment with centralized Identity and Access Management (IAM).
* Use GitHub Enterprise Importer (GEI) to migrate repositories and workflows, preserving full Git history, branch protections, and metadata.
* Transition from individual repository permissions to scalable, team-based access synced with the identity provider.
* Validate all integrations and dependent toolchains prior to cutover to ensure operational continuity.
* Deliver a fully documented, governed environment in handoff.
* Design and maintain robust infrastructure platforms that empower engineering teams to deliver software efficiently.
* Standardize platform tooling, ensuring consistency and reliability across environments.
* Develop and support self-service capabilities for infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.
Team Collaboration:
* Overlap with EST business hours daily is expected
* Reliable high-speed internet is a must
* Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with client IT teams and internal Modus engagement leadership
Bonus Skills
* GitHub certifications
* Azure certifications
* AWS certifications
You’ll Love
* Lead High-Stakes Migrations: Own the strategy and execution of complex GHEC migrations.
* Implement Enterprise Governance: Design secure, compliant environments using Enterprise Managed Users (EMU).
* Modernize DevOps: Use GitHub Actions, CI/CD, and IaC to build efficient, automated workflows.
* Drive Impact: Partner with IT leadership to deliver production-ready environments that accelerate client development.
* Join a Global Team: Work with a collaborative, remote-first squad of experts dedicated to engineering excellence.
By joining our team, you’ll be part of a winning squad that plays to each other’s strengths and celebrates every success together.
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