Platform Architect (Remote) at Datafin Recruitment

DUTIES:

• Design and oversee the implementation of platform architecture to support CI/CD pipelines across various projects.
• Collaborate with Development, Operations, and other teams to ensure seamless automation of testing and deployment processes.
• Guide teams in adopting CI/CD best practices, including branch strategies, environment management, and build/deploy mechanisms.
• Design and Development of CI/CD Pipelines: Analyse development and deployment requirements to create scalable, efficient, and automated workflows. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Azure DevOps.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated track record as a Platform Architect, with experience in designing and implementing CI/CD strategies.
• Experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices: Familiarity with tools such as Terraform and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Knowledge of Unit Testing and Automated Testing Frameworks.
• Experience working with Agile project methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of the following:
• Container Orchestration Tools.
• Configuration Management Tools.
• Scripting languages (Bash/Python).
• Source Control Management Tools (Git, including strategies for branching and merging).
• Monitoring and logging solutions (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Azure cloud with a focus on their CI/CD toolsets.

Nice to haves

• Certifications related to Agile, DevOps, or specific CI/CD tools and cloud platforms.
• Experience with cloud-native CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps pipelines, GitHub Actions).
• Practical experience in managing and deploying Microservices architectures.
• Experience with security integration into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Familiarity with Service Mesh architectures (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).

ATTRIBUTES:

Analytical skills.

• Excellent communication skills: Must possess an excellent telephone manner and strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: Effective listening skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. 
• Self-Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and work autonomously.