Platform Engineer

A Platform Engineer is a key technical expert specializing in the development and maintenance of scalable and efficient infrastructure. This role is critical for ensuring that all systems and applications operate smoothly and can handle the growing demands of the business. 

Platform Engineers are instrumental in deploying updates, managing cloud-based resources, and optimizing the overall performance of the IT infrastructure.

Platform Engineers design robust and scalable platforms that support complex applications and high-volume data processing. They work closely with development teams to streamline deployment processes and ensure continuous integration and delivery. 

Additionally, they are responsible for implementing security measures to protect data and infrastructure, and they play a vital role in troubleshooting and resolving any system issues that arise.

Do you have the skills and knowledge to drive the development and maintenance of core infrastructure platforms? 

Join our dynamic IT team as a Platform Engineer now!

In this vital role, you will ensure our systems are not only robust and secure but also optimized for performance and scalability.

Your technical expertise will be crucial in designing solutions that meet the needs of our rapidly expanding user base and business requirements. 

By implementing cutting-edge technologies and best practices, you will enhance our platform's reliability and efficiency, supporting our company's growth and innovation initiatives.

• Design and implement scalable cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
• Maintain and optimize platform performance to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Work closely with development teams to deploy new features and updates seamlessly.
• Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting systems to ensure platform health.
• Automate operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Ensure that security best practices are adhered to across all platform components.
• Conduct thorough system audits to assess and enhance infrastructure security and performance.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our platform.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide critical support and maintain system stability.
• Manage and optimize databases integral to our platform operations.
• Document all operational processes and changes to maintain clear and concise system documentation.
• Provide expert technical guidance to internal teams, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.

• Achieve and maintain platform uptime of 99.9% within the first six months.
• Reduce system maintenance time by 20% through effective automation strategies.
• Support a 50% increase in the platform's user base without compromising performance.
• Enhance platform security, achieving a record of zero security breaches within the first year.
• Decrease incident response times by 30% with proactive monitoring and alerting systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of experience in platform engineering, with a focus on cloud-based infrastructure.
• Deep expertise in major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Extensive knowledge of containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and understanding of automated deployment pipelines.
• Skilled in using monitoring tools such as Prometheus or Nagios.
• Strong background in database management and performance optimization.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical abilities and a systematic approach to troubleshooting.