| The Platform Engineer is a highly skilled and experienced professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and efficient platform services both on-premises and cloud based. They collaborate closely with software engineers, developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the team's platform resources meet the needs of users and customers. Position Responsibilities: - Analyze and develop/implement scalable, reliable, and efficient platform solutions based on approved designs and business requirements.
- Automate and streamline platform processes using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
- Prioritize tasks effectively to ensure that project deliverables and deadlines are met.
- Monitor systems health and alerts to ensure platform availability and performance and provide necessary support.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in timely and accurate manner to improve application performance and functionality.
- Prepare and update documentation as appropriate.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest platform technologies and best practices.
Required Skills and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information system, or other technical discipline.
- 6-8 years hands on experience performing in a Platform Engineer/DevOps/SRE capacity in a large AWS production environment.
- Strong experience in platform engineering, including infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java)
- Experience with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Good understanding of multi-tiered application architecture. With exposure to infrastructure concepts like Networking, DMZs, firewalls etc...
- Good understanding of security best practices.
- Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills in the areas of AWS, Terraform, UNIX, Networking, DMZ, Firewalls, J2EE, WAF and Web and Application Servers.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. |