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Platform Engineer Recruitment & Staffing Services

Secure exceptional platform engineering talent to scale infrastructure, streamline developer workflows, and optimize cloud environments. Ikon Search delivers tailored staffing solutions across contract, permanent, and executive search models, connecting your technical teams with rigorously vetted platform professionals within two to three days to support rapid engineering growth and long-term infrastructure stability.

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Our Platform Engineering Recruitment Services

Specialized recruitment coverage delivering top platform, cloud, and infrastructure engineering professionals across diverse engagement models.

Platform Engineer

Sourcing skilled platform engineers to build, automate, and maintain scalable developer tooling, continuous delivery pipelines, and reliable cloud infrastructure.

DevOps Engineer

Recruiting seasoned DevOps specialists who automate deployments, manage multi-cloud infrastructure, refine CI/CD pipelines, and ensure resilient system performance.

Cloud Engineer

Placing experienced cloud engineers dedicated to designing, deploying, securing, and optimizing high-availability enterprise environments and distributed cloud architectures.

MLOps Engineer

Connecting organizations with MLOps professionals capable of deploying, automating, monitoring, and scaling machine learning pipelines and production AI infrastructure.

Linux Systems Engineer

Identifying Linux infrastructure specialists to manage enterprise server environments, automate system administration, optimize kernel performance, and strengthen internal security.

Director of Engineering

Placing executive engineering leaders to spearhead technical strategy, scale platform operations, mentor distributed technical teams, and maintain reliable architecture.

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Our 4-Step Technical Recruitment Process

In-Depth Consultation and Alignment

We evaluate your tech stack, system architecture requirements, and cultural expectations to design a targeted candidate sourcing strategy aligned with business objectives.

Targeted Sourcing and Talent Mapping

Rigorous Technical and Culture Vetting

Rapid Shortlist and Seamless Onboarding

Delivering Measurable Impact

Proven Technical Placements

Empowering high-growth technology companies and enterprise teams with top infrastructure and platform talent.

"We engaged with Ikon Search to help us find an HR Manager for our boutique investment bank, and the experience was exceptional. As a specialized financial institution, we needed someone who not only understood the nuances of our industry but also had the right cultural fit for our team. Ikon..."

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The Ikon Difference

Why Choose Ikon Search?

Specialized executive search expertise backed by deep technical networks and rapid turnaround.

Rapid Shortlists

Receive pre-vetted, high-caliber platform engineering shortlists typically within two to three business days.

25+ Years Expertise

Benefit from seasoned recruitment founders with over twenty-five years of executive search experience.

Flexible Hiring

Access direct hire, retained executive search, long or short-term contract, and temp-to-hire arrangements.

Rigorous Vetting

Candidates undergo comprehensive technical reviews, structured interviews, and verified background reference evaluations.

Our Technology Practice Leadership

Dedicated recruitment leaders connecting modern enterprises with specialized technical professionals.

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Kristin Lutz

Head of Contract Services

Kristin Lutz serves as Head of Contract Services at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm she helped establish in 2021. With deep expertise in contract and contingent workforce solutions, Kristin brings a client-first approach to every engagement, investing time upfront to thoroughly understand each organization's culture, values, and long-term hiring goals. Her extensive background in executive search and staffing enables her to connect businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing with exceptional professionals efficiently and accurately. Kristin is committed to delivering clean, quality-driven candidate pipelines and building lasting partnerships that support sustainable growth for clients ranging from growing startups to established corporations and PE-backed portfolio companies.

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Connor Brown

Head of Insurance

Connor Brown is the Head of Insurance at Ikon Search, leading the firm's specialized Insurance, Risk & Compliance recruiting division. With a focused expertise in the insurance sector, Connor works closely with carriers, brokerages, MGAs, reinsurers, and TPAs to identify and place top-tier talent across a wide range of roles. He leverages deep industry knowledge, broad professional networks, and Ikon Search's cutting-edge recruitment technology to present highly qualified candidates typically within two to three days. Connor takes pride in building genuine relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring every placement aligns with the organization's operational needs, culture, and long-term strategic objectives.

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Adam Levy

Managing Partner

Adam Levy is a key team member at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver tailored talent solutions across select industries. Adam contributes to the firm's commitment to pairing rigorous candidate vetting with a deep understanding of client needs, helping businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing find exceptional professionals. He embraces Ikon Search's core values of tailored focus, market speed, and data quality, working diligently to build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Adam's collaborative approach supports the firm's ability to handle diverse hiring engagements, from full-time permanent placements to contract and temp-to-hire arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical timeframe to receive platform engineer candidate profiles?

Thanks to our extensive talent network and proactive sourcing model, we typically present a curated shortlist of qualified platform engineering candidates within two to three business days. We align with your technical requirements upfront to ensure that every candidate submitted possesses the exact infrastructure, automation, and tooling capabilities necessary for immediate technical contribution.

Which engagement models do you offer for platform engineering staffing?

How do you screen and vet platform engineers prior to presentation?

Can Ikon Search handle bulk hiring or rapid engineering team scaling?

What specific cloud and infrastructure skill sets do your candidates cover?

Do you recruit for senior engineering management and executive leadership?

What happens if a contract engineer needs to transition to a permanent role?

How does your team ensure alignment with our internal engineering culture?

Ready to Build Your Platform Team?

Speak with our technical recruiters to discuss your specific infrastructure and platform engineering hiring needs.

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Awards and Recognition

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Executive Search Excellence

Over 25 years of combined founder search expertise certified.

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Technical Staffing Quality

Rigorous multi-stage technical vetting process certified.

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Rapid Delivery Benchmark

Consistent two to three day shortlist delivery certified.

Accelerate Your Platform Engineering Hiring

Submit your open platform engineering requirements to connect with pre-screened infrastructure specialists and receive shortlists within days.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 347 332 9668. You can also send us a quick email at KristinL@ikonsearch.com.