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Apply platform engineering expertise, critical thinking, design thinking and problem solving skills in an agile team environment to produce well-organised, optimised and documented source code that successfully delivers platform features & components of the service & solves complex technical problems with high quality solutions.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain the Red Hat Linux OpenShift platform to support the development, testing, and deployment of software applications.
Configure and optimize the platform's components, including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift, to ensure maximum performance and scalability.
Monitor the platform's performance and availability and identify and resolve issues that impact system availability, reliability, or performance.
Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline platform operations, deployment, and configuration.
Work closely with the DevOps team and application developers to ensure that the platform meets the requirements of the development and deployment processes.
Manage the security and compliance of the platform by ensuring that it meets the organization's security policies, standards, and best practices.
Implement backup and disaster recovery procedures to ensure that the platform is protected against data loss or system failure.
Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure that the platform integrates with other systems and services, including storage, network, and monitoring.
Maintain documentation and knowledge base related to the platform's configuration, operations, and troubleshooting procedures.
Continuously improve the platform's processes, tools, and services to enhance its efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in platform engineering or related field.
Strong proficiency in Red Hat Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
Experience in developing and maintaining automation scripts
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
Knowledge of security and compliance regulations (e.g. PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR) is a plus.
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