Platform Engineer( On-Premises)

Datamatics-Global-Services-Ltd; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Datamatics-Global-Services-Ltd is seeking a hands-on Data Platform Engineer to install, configure, and support data platform components in on-premises environments. You will manage VMware-based infrastructure, IAM/PAM integrations, Git workflows, and ensure security across development, QA and production.

The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of experience; a Bachelor’s degree in CS; on-site/hybrid work in KSA; and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain a stable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• 3–5 years of Data Platform Engineering experience in on-prem environments.
• Strong experience with VMware-based infrastructure and data platform administration.
• Experience integrating platforms with Git workflows and IAM/PAM security.
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes for containerized deployments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, deploy, and maintain data platform components in on-premises environments.
• Perform Data Platform Administration, monitoring, maintenance, upgrades, and operational support.
• Deploy and support data platform components on VMware-based infrastructure.
• Integrate configurations with Git-based version control.
• Integrate data platforms with IAM and PAM enterprise security systems.
• Support deployments across Development, QA, and Production environments.
• Monitor platform availability, performance, capacity, and health.
• Troubleshoot platform, infrastructure, deployment, and network issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain a secure, highly available platform.

Skills

Data Platform Administration

VMware-based infrastructure

Git integration

IAM and PAM integration

Docker/Kubernetes

Monitoring and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

MinIO

Apache Iceberg

Starburst

Dremio

Apache Spark

Informatica

Job description

Work Location: Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Experience: 3–5 Years
Job Title: Data Platform Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-site / Hybrid, based on project requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Engagement Duration: 3–5 Months
Environment: On-Premises | Dev, QA & Production

Job Summary

We are looking for a hands-on Data Platform Engineer with strong experience in the installation, configuration, administration, and support of data platform components in on-premises environments.

The role requires experience with platform administration, VMware-based infrastructure, Git integration, and enterprise security integration involving IAM and PAM. The engineer will be responsible for supporting platform deployment, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational activities across Development, QA, and Production environments.

The ideal candidate should also have a solid understanding of infrastructure, networking, storage, security, and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Install, configure, deploy, and maintain data platform components in on-premises environments.
2. Perform day-to-day Data Platform Administration, monitoring, maintenance, upgrades, and operational support.
3. Deploy and support data platform components running on VMware-based infrastructure.
4. Integrate platform configurations and deployment processes with Git-based version control.
5. Integrate data platforms with enterprise security solutions, including IAM and PAM.
6. Support platform deployment and operations across Development, QA, and Production environments.
7. Monitor platform availability, performance, capacity, resource utilization, and overall platform health.
8. Troubleshoot and resolve platform, infrastructure, deployment, configuration, storage, network, and integration issues.
9. Support containerized platform components using Docker and/or Kubernetes, where applicable.
10. Collaborate with Data Engineering, Infrastructure, DevOps, Security, Network, and Application teams to maintain a stable, secure, and highly available data platform.

Must-Have Skills

1. 3–5 years of relevant experience in Data Platform Engineering, infrastructure, or Platform Administration.
2. Strong hands-on experience with installation and configuration of data platform components in on-premises environments.
3. Strong understanding and hands-on experience in Platform Administration.
4. Experience working with VMware-based infrastructure.
5. Hands-on experience integrating platforms and deployment/configuration processes with Git.
6. Experience with enterprise security integrations involving IAM and PAM.
7. Good knowledge of platform deployment, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
8. Experience supporting Development, QA, and Production environments.
9. Good understanding of infrastructure, networking, storage, backup/recovery, and security concepts relevant to enterprise data platforms.
10. Exposure to Docker and/or Kubernetes for containerized platform deployments.

Good-to-Have Skills

1. Experience with MinIO and Apache Iceberg.
2. Experience with Starburst or Dremio.
3. Experience with Apache Spark.
4. Experience with Informatica.
5. Understanding of modern Data Lake and Data Lakehouse architectures.