Platform Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 110,000,000 - 170,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Cloud/DevOps engineer in Colombia to design, deploy, and optimize containerized apps on Kubernetes, OpenShift, and OpenStack. You will develop automation with Python and Ansible, lead critical incident investigations, and perform root-cause analyses to prevent recurrence.

You should have strong networking foundations, Kubernetes/OpenStack expertise, and scripting abilities with Python and Bash. RHCE and related OpenStack certs are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Red Hat OpenStack and containerization experience preferred.
• Strong scripting with Python and Bash; familiarity with Ansible.
• Proven RCA and incident management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, manage, troubleshoot, and optimize containerized apps on Kubernetes, OpenShift and OpenStack.
• Develop, test, and maintain automated scripts using Python and Ansible.
• Lead investigation and resolution of high-severity customer incidents.
• Identify root causes and implement durable solutions.
• Prepare and conduct RCAs for critical incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Stay current with cloud and containerization best practices.

Skills

Networking foundations

Containerization

OpenStack

Docker

Kubernetes

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Ansible

Root Cause Analysis

Monitoring

Databases

Tools

OpenStack

Kubernetes

Docker

Podman

Helm

KVM/QEMU

ETCD

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s mostinnovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as theyprovide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days arethe same.

Job Description

Your Role:

• Design, deploy, configure, manage, troubleshoot, and optimize containerized applications and infrastructure deployed on platforms like Kubernetes, OpenShift, and OpenStack.


• Develop, test, and maintain robust automation scripts using Python and Ansible to streamline daily operational tasks and improve overall service efficiency.


• Lead the investigation and resolution of complex, high-severity customer incidents.


• Utilize expertise to quickly identify root causes and implement effective, durable solutions.


• Prepare and conduct rigorous Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical incidents to identify systemic issues and prevent recurrence.


• Stay current with industry's best practices and emerging technologies in cloud and containerization.

Your Profile:

• Networking Foundations: Strong knowledge of core networking principles (TCP/IP, routing, load balancing, firewalls) in a cloud environment. A solid grasp of computer networking fundamentals, such as understanding of VLANs and IP routing, is a must.


• Containerization & Virtualization: Strong knowledge of Kubernetes orchestration, OpenStack platforms, and Docker/Containerization. Knowledge in areas like Podman, Kubernetes, Helm, and/or OpenStack, KVM/QEMU is a significant advantage.


• Scripting and Automation: Solid Python scripting skills for task automation and system management. Proficiency in scripting with Bash and Python, or the willingness to learn and adapt, as well as familiarity with Ansible is required.


• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Expertise in preparation and implementation of RCAs.


• Escalation and Monitoring: Proven experience with EME (Escalation, Monitoring, and Emergency) management processes.


• Database Expertise: Understanding of relational databases such as MySQL and MariaDB, as well as experience with ETCD.

Certifications:

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud Infrastructure (EX210).


• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).


• Red Hat OpenStack (EX310).


• RedHat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration (EX280).


• RedHat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Automation and API Management (EX380).

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.