Platform Engineer (DevOps / CI/CD / Automation / Observability) (SS27)

About this kind of role

What a Platform Engineer (DevOps / CI/CD / Automation / Observability) (SS27) usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Platform Engineers build and maintain the underlying infrastructure and tools that software development teams use. They focus on automation, reliability, and scalability of the development environment, often bridging the gap between development and operations. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and ensuring the stability of the platform. They work to improve developer productivity and reduce operational overhead.

Tools and skills: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), scripting languages (Python, Bash), configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet), and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana) is common.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong understanding of software development lifecycles and a passion for automation and infrastructure as code typically excel in this role.