Senior Platform Engineer/ISSE

About this kind of role

What a Senior Platform Engineer/ISSE usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, builds, and maintains the infrastructure and platforms that support software development and deployment. This role focuses on automation, scalability, and reliability of systems, often working to improve developer productivity. Senior Platform Engineers troubleshoot complex issues, implement monitoring solutions, and ensure platform security. They collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to align platform capabilities with business needs.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), scripting languages (Python, Bash), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet), and experience with CI/CD pipelines is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong problem-solving abilities, a passion for automation, and a desire to build robust and scalable systems are often successful in this role.