Lead enterprise-scale migrations to GitHub Enterprise Cloud, including repositories, users, access controls, workflows, Enterprise Managed Users, and data residency. Build governed identity and access environments, validate integrations, and document handoffs. Design and maintain scalable internal developer platforms, standardize tooling, and develop self-service infrastructure and CI/CD capabilities. Partner with client IT teams, mentor engineers, and apply cloud-native architecture, Kubernetes, automation, and Infrastructure as Code practices.
Senior Platform Engineer (GitHub Migration Specialist)
Remote
About UsModus 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.
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.
OpportunityModus 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.
- 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.
- 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
- GitHub certifications
- Azure certifications
- AWS certifications
- 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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