Platform Engineer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Configure and optimize Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and messaging.
• Administer and optimize PostgreSQL databases for high availability and performance.
• Implement and manage API Gateways for secure and efficient API management.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and monitoring.
• Ensure system security, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance and security issues.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to enhance platform capabilities.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud-native and DevOps best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration.
• Strong experience with Platform upgrades and patch management
• Expertise in Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL administration, performance tuning, and high availability.
• Experience working with API Gateways (Azure API Management, Kong, or similar tools).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline development (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Azure (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer).
• Experience with Helm, Terraform, or Ansible for infrastructure automation.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.