Digital Transformation Leader

About Us:

We are a leader in digital transformation and operational efficiencies.

Our technology hub is dedicated to innovation and product development.

We focus on developing capabilities in data science, analytics, eCommerce, automation, cloud computing, and information security.

We host an innovation lab and collaborate with start-ups to develop solutions for productivity optimization, workforce management, loyalty management, payments systems, and more.

Senior Platform Engineer

This role requires hands-on work on public cloud platforms leveraging PaaS services and marketplace services.

The position plays a key role in the configuration, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of platform components, including networking, VMs, API management services, Application Gateways, Load Balancers, Kubernetes clusters, etc.

The engineer writes code that bridges the gap between application and infrastructure using tools like Terraform and tests the system so it runs effectively and smoothly.

The individual collaborates and operates in parallel with DevOps Engineers and Application Engineers. Mentoring and training other team members are expectations from this role.

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Cloud Services Engineer utilizes software that manages and monitors networks, systems, and applications to guarantee performance to cloud software environments and better orchestrate and automate provisioning of resources.
• Build, manage, and integrate software to automate and secure public cloud environments.
• Develop solutions that can support large capacity and scale reliably in a 24/7 environment.
• Provide hands-on development/support to implement solutions and troubleshoot platform-related incidents and problems.
• Collaborate with the Information Security operational teams to support monitoring capabilities.
• Utilize deep technical knowledge to drive the delivery of scalable & secure network resources.
• Actively participate and contribute in design/architecture related discussions, meetings, and workshops and provide feedback to improve our services and quality of the platform.
• Work with Architecture, Security, Infrastructure Services, and Application Development teams to choose appropriate technology solutions and facilitate complete integration into the Cloud environments.
• Maintain knowledge of Public and Private Cloud related topics, including emerging technologies, Market Place services, industry best practices, and regulatory/compliance-related concerns.
• Provide training, assistance, and guidance to other team members as and when needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 6+ years minimum experience in Enterprise IT Environments with at least 4 years of solid hands-on experience on one or more of the following: Azure.
• Strong Kubernetes knowledge and hands-on working experience.
• Strong IAC Code Experience (Terraform or Pulumi).
• Strong Experience in Python or Golang.
• Hands-on experience with implementing Cloud marketplace services and technologies.
• Knowledge of networking and internet protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and distributed networks.
• Technical Expertise with Microsoft Azure including foundational services such as Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Virtual Machines, Storage, Load Balancer, Azure Active Directory, App Service, Azure Database, AKS, etc.
• Deployment and administration of Cloud monitoring services and tools.
• Broad experience in developing cloud migration and automation solutions in Azure.
• Experience working with GITLAB or similar tools.
• Knowledge and familiarity with adjacent technology areas including Network, Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal skills needed to present within the business and across all mediums.
• Passion for contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in IT or a related technical field.
• Certification - Kubernetes (Preferred).
• Certification - Azure Associate Administrator (Preferred).
• Certification - MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (Preferred - Not required).
• Certification - Azure Solutions Architect (Preferred - Not required).