Implementation & Platform Engineer

SUMMARY:
My client, a well-established company based in Somerset West is seeking to employ an Implementation & Platform Engineer  with at least 3 – 5 years experience in an Application, Implementation, IT support, or a similar role, in the IT and tech industry to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
The Implementation & Platform Engineer is responsible for the software commissioning and support of the company that are monitoring mining processes and continuously monitors the installed sensors to ensure high uptime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certificate or diploma in IT or related qualification.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in an Application, Implementation, IT support, or a similar role, in the IT and tech industry.
• Comfortable with Linux over the command line/SSH.
• Working knowledge of IP networking, network debugging and basic firewall setup.
• Basic knowledge of scripting with Python or Bash.
• Comfortable reading/editing TOML, JSON and Python config files.
• Basic working knowledge of Git and service like GitHub/Gitlab
• Knowledge of cloud IoT technologies, such as AWS/Azure IoT
• Knowledge of Docker/Containers would be advantageous.
• Experience with OPC industrial protocol would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of SQL Databases and SQL Queries would be beneficial.
• Willing to demonstrate personal/professional software projects.

• Support clients in identifying, implementing, and testing optimal software solutions.
• Installation, testing, and troubleshooting of software solutions.
• Calibration and configuration of sensor software installed on site.
• Monitoring servers and sensors deployed in the field on an ongoing basis as part of standby support and during deployment phase of a project.
• Commissioning of software via Ansible, Azure IoT, Git, and Docker Containers.
• Create and update Support and Commissioning documentation.
• Debug networking issues systematically.
• Inform relevant team(s), as well as internal and external stakeholders where needed, if issues are detected in software that hinders clients’ operation.
• Ensure clients are satisfied with the results of implemented solutions provided by company
• Keep clients in the loop when addressing issue during the project deployment phase.
• Assist internal & client IT departments with infrastructure architecture planning and maintenance.