Platform Engineer (Senior)
This is a remote position.
Location: Portugal | Work Type: Remote | Job ID: J107141 About our client: Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations, the company delivers future-focused solutions that enhance customer experiences and enable businesses to stay ahead of the digital curve. Driven by a passion for innovation and customer success, this company has become known for its reliable and impactful solutions. As a member of this dynamic team, the successful candidate will have the option to work in a hybrid capacity, or in a traditional office environment. Working alongside a high-performing and diverse team of professionals on a global scale, the ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of achievement and a passion for driving results. You will be part of a team contributing to a culture of inclusion, connectedness and an environment surrounded by opportunity. What you will be doing:- Reports directly to the Senior Manager of Software Development.
- Responsible for the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and integrity monitoring.
- Perform essential troubleshooting, bug-fixing, and participates in a mandatory 24/7 on-call rotation.
- Manage the installation, configuration, and upgrade of required third-party and open-source solutions.
- Develop and maintain documentation for Platform Engineer processes, focusing on automation.
- Work closely with architecture and development teams, and executes bi-weekly off-hour maintenance activities.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in development, release processes, and server/software configuration/management.
- Hands-on experience with AWS or an equivalent public cloud platform.
- Proficiency in Python, database applications (MS SQL, MySQL), and Web Services (REST, SOAP).
- Skilled in version control (Subversion, Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Artifactory, Azure DevOps, AWS Code tools, BitBucket, or GitLab).
- Familiarity with IaC principles, specifically using Terraform.
- Passion for continuous learning and leveraging AI tools for innovation and efficiency.