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Platform Engineer

Information & Technology > Platform/OS

Summary

The Platform Engineer role is focused on designing, building, and scaling infrastructure platforms. This position involves creating solutions to support the development, deployment, and management of software applications in a scalable, reliable, and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions.

Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Ensure the reliability and scalability of platforms.

Collaborate with software engineering teams to optimize their workflows and build processes.

Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure.

Automate tasks and processes to improve efficiency.

Troubleshoot and resolve platform-specific issues.

Maintain security and compliance standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

3+ years of experience in a similar role.

Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash).

Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.

Skills (13)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AdvancedCritical Importance
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Ansible
AdvancedCritical Importance
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AdvancedCritical Importance
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Terraform
AdvancedCritical Importance
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Docker
IntermediateHigh Importance
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GitLab CI/CD
IntermediateHigh Importance
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Jenkins
IntermediateHigh Importance
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Kubernetes
IntermediateHigh Importance
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Python
IntermediateHigh Importance
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Atlassian Jira
IntermediateMedium Importance
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Prometheus
IntermediateMedium Importance
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Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
IntermediateMedium Importance
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Secure Coding
IntermediateMedium Importance
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Role Overview

  • Experience requiredNaN years
  • Skills13
  • CustomizableYes

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