Senior Platform Engineer - Infrastructure Solutions

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Overview

The Senior Platform Engineer - Infrastructure Solutions at Get It Recruit - Educational Services will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable infrastructure solutions that support our educational technology initiatives. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of our platform infrastructure. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in cloud technologies, automation, and DevOps practices to enhance the infrastructure and drive continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure solutions using industry best practices.
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate applications with the platform infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance and reliability issues, ensuring high availability.
• Develop automation scripts to enhance deployment processes and operational efficiency.
• Implement security best practices across the infrastructure to protect sensitive data.
• Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning to accommodate future growth.
• Document infrastructural changes, configurations and maintain inventory of systems and services.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers in the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering or infrastructure management.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, including Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Technologies & Tools

The Senior Platform Engineer will utilize a variety of technologies and tools, including cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab), containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes), automation frameworks (Ansible, Terraform), and monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana) to deliver and maintain the infrastructure services effectively.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate for this position will possess a strong technical foundation coupled with excellent communication and collaboration skills. They should be proactive in identifying challenges and driving solutions, demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset. A passion for educational technology and a commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions that enhance user experience will also be essential. Candidates should be adaptable, able to thrive in a dynamic environment, and exhibit leadership qualities, particularly in mentoring and guiding less experienced team members.