Platform Engineer

SUMMARY:
Brief Description
My client, a leader in telecoms big data solutions, seeks a Platform Engineer to join their Platform Team. You’ll design and manage private cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalable, secure systems for global intelligence clients. Work with a tight-knit team on high-impact, innovative projects
This role offers paths to specialize as a platform expert, architect scalable systems, or grow into leadership roles like Engineering Manager. Exposure to unique challenges, such as private cloud development and distributed systems, fosters deep technical growth. The company supports continuous upskilling and provides hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in developer jobs.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
My client is hiring a Platform Engineer to join their seven-person Platform Team, focused on delivering a robust private cloud infrastructure and application platform for intelligence and law enforcement clients worldwide
This role involves designing server infrastructure, automating provisioning, optimizing performance, and ensuring security for distributed processing systems
You’ll write Python scripts, manage storage and networking, and work with both hardware and software to support large-scale data ingestion and processing
The team operates on a hybrid model, with in-office days on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Cape Town, fostering collaboration and innovation
You’ll travel overseas once or twice a year for two-week onsite deployments, contributing to mission-critical systems that shape global security
The company culture emphasizes analytical rigor, continuous learning, and pragmatic innovation, with a casual, supportive environment
This position replaces a team member who left, offering a chance to make an immediate impact on a platform trusted by high-stakes clients
Join a team that values technical excellence and provides opportunities to tackle complex challenges in IT and information technology jobs

Skills & Experience:
Proficiency in Python scripting and Linux environments
Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Salt, Puppet, Ansible)
Knowledge of server hardware, virtualization (e.g., Proxmox), and network architecture
Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Podman; Kubernetes not used)
Understanding of information security best practices, including firewalls and encryption
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Sonarqube, Artifactory)
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and incident management skills
Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, ELK Stack) and performance optimization techniques
Understanding of software architecture, modular design, and SOLID principles
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective team collaboration
Analytical mindset, detail-oriented, and proactive in initiating tasks
Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies

Qualification:
Bachelor’s, Honours, or Master’s degree in Computer Science, BEng (with Computer Science subjects up to final year), or equivalent; postgraduate degree preferred
Relevant experience in platform engineering, infrastructure management, or related roles

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