Platform Engineer

Position: Platform Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Automation & CI/CD
  
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software builds, tests, and releases.
• Drive efficiency in the deployment process using tools like Azure DevOps.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  
• Leverage tools like Terraform and Ansible to manage infrastructure through code, ensuring consistency, scalability, and repeatability.
• Monitoring & Performance Tuning
  
• Implement monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to maintain optimal system operation.
• Collaboration
  
• Work closely with development teams to facilitate seamless transitions from development to production environments.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility for deployment success.
• Cloud Infrastructure Management
  
• Manage cloud environments with a focus on Azure (mandatory) and other platforms like AWS or GCP.
• Handle resource provisioning, scaling, and cost optimization for cloud infrastructure.
• Security Best Practices
  
• Implement and advocate for robust security measures throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Documentation
  
• Maintain clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date documentation for systems, processes, and procedures to support operational continuity.
• Troubleshooting & Support
  
• Diagnose and resolve system outages or performance issues, including conducting root cause analyses and implementing permanent fixes.

Technical Skills:

• Scripting Languages:
  
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• CI/CD Tools:
  
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for building and maintaining pipelines.
• Containerization Technologies:
  
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and managing containerized applications.
• Version Control:
  
• Strong expertise with Git and Azure DevOps Git (ADO Git).
• Networking:
  
• Understanding of Azure Networking, Fortinet SD-WAN, ZScaler, and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).
• Databases:
  
• Proficient in managing databases like Azure SQL, Azure Managed Instances, MSSQL Server, Azure PostgreSQL, and Cosmos DB.
• Server Management:
  
• Experience with Windows and Linux server environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with advanced monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana.