Platform Engineer

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posted: 6 days ago

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We are seeking a mid-level Platform Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team in Alexandria, VA. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable infrastructure solutions that support our growing suite of cloud-based applications. Day-to-day responsibilities include automating deployment processes, monitoring system performance, and ensuring high availability and reliability across various environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and AWS services such as S3, RDS, and Lambda. Proficiency in Python or Bash scripting is essential for managing infrastructure-as-code projects. This position requires a deep understanding of DevOps principles and the ability to work effectively within an agile development environment, addressing complex challenges related to large-scale application deployment and management.

Skills

Kubernetes Docker AWS Terraform CI/CD GitLab Python PostgreSQL Redis Prometheus Grafana Ansible Jenkins Linux Nginx MongoDB CICD DevOps

What you'll do

Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions for cloud platforms.
Automate deployment processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Monitor system performance and optimize resource utilization continuously.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple environments.
Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud platform engineering and infrastructure management.
Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud solutions.
Strong knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Jenkins or GitLab.
Excellent understanding of security best practices for cloud environments.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus and ELK Stack.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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