Platform Engineer

abacus-consulting-3; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus is seeking a Platform Engineer to build, run, and optimize scalable technology platforms. You will deploy Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters, manage cloud infrastructure, and design API-rich solutions for clients.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of cloud/on‑prem infra experience, strong Linux skills, networking knowledge, and proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript. Documentation and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters.

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux admin

Networking

CI/CD

Terraform

Apigee

Java

Python

JavaScript

GIT

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Git

Apigee

APIs

Job description

Abacus is looking for a talented Platform Engineer to join our team and help build, manage, and optimize scalable technology platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy and manage Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters.
• Maintain and upgrade existing infrastructure and custom installations.
• Establish scalable and secure infrastructure on the cloud.
• Develop and oversee complex network architectures.
• Troubleshoot running instances and diagnose technical issues.
• Manage workloads on both network and cluster levels.
• Engage with clients for solution design and troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain documentation for deployments, troubleshooting, and monitoring best practices.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate APIs into the overall architecture.
• Document implementation details and create references for clients and internal teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve API-related issues.

Experience & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in managing cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Strong Linux administration skills.
• Understanding of application development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of networking principles.
• Familiarity with software development and design concepts.
• Experience with core programming languages (Java, C++, Python, JavaScript), Bash scripting, and YAML.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Basic knowledge of API proxies in Apigee.
• Proficiency in coding/scripting languages (Java, JavaScript, Bash).
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with API development.
• Kubernetes deployment experience.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of Apigee Edge or Apigee X.