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Platform Engineer III

McDonald's is the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand focused on technology innovation to serve 65M+ customers daily across 25,000+ locations.
$129,800 - $165,490
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Platform Engineer III

McDonald's Global Technology is seeking a Platform Engineer III to join their team and help power tomorrow's feel-good moments through innovative technology solutions. This role is crucial in McDonald's digital transformation journey, supporting their Accelerating the Arches strategy.

The position focuses on API management and platform engineering, where you'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the API strategy across EDAA. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including API management platforms, cloud infrastructure, and modern security protocols to enable API-powered data movement across the organization.

As a Platform Engineer III, you'll be part of a team that's reshaping the future of the quick-service restaurant industry through technology. You'll work on scalable solutions that impact millions of customers daily across McDonald's global network of restaurants. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with AI, robotics, and emerging technologies while solving complex technical challenges.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $129,800 - $165,490, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k), educational assistance, and flexible working arrangements. You'll also be eligible for bonus programs and long-term incentive/equity grants.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in API management or platform engineering, strong technical skills in programming languages like Python, Java, or Go, and expertise in cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code tools. You'll be working in Chicago, IL, at McDonald's headquarters, contributing to the company's digital transformation initiatives.

This role offers the unique opportunity to impact one of the world's largest restaurant brands while working with enterprise-scale systems and modern technology stack. You'll be part of a diverse and talented global team that's driving innovation in all aspects of the McDonald's digital ecosystem.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Platform Engineer III

  • Build and maintain a scalable and secure API management infrastructure
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for API deployment
  • Develop monitoring strategies for platform availability and performance
  • Enforce security best practices and access controls
  • Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks
  • Provide production support and troubleshooting
  • Work with DevOps, security, and data engineering teams
  • Document processes, configurations, and architecture

Requirements For Platform Engineer III

Python
Java
Go
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
  • Strong experience in API management platforms (Apigee, Kong, Mulesoft)
  • Minimum 5 years in API management or platform engineering
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Skilled in programming languages (Python, Java, Go, .NET)
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Understanding of API security protocols (OAuth, JWT)

Benefits For Platform Engineer III

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Health and welfare benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Adoption assistance program
  • Educational assistance program
  • Flexible ways of working
  • Paid time off (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO)
  • Bonus eligible
  • Long term incentive/equity grants

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