Platform Engineer

ApTask; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ApTask seeks a Senior Platform Engineer to manage global IT platforms for the Wealth Management division, covering Linux, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and middleware like BPM/ODM. You will ensure platform readiness, patching, risk remediation, and security compliance while collaborating with development teams to containerize applications and optimize CI/CD pipelines.

The role emphasizes hands-on platform management, on-call coverage, and cross-functional teamwork to deliver scalable, secure, and

Qualifications

• IBM BPM/ODM experience.
• WebSphere experience.
• Scripting skills: Bash, Ksh, Perl, Python.
• OS knowledge: Linux/Windows.
• File transfer components & protocols.
• SVN, Git, Bitbucket.
• Kubernetes, OpenShift experience.
• TeamCity/Jenkins experience.
• Distributed DB2 LUW.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex platforms including private/public cloud and middleware like BPM/ODM/Process Federation Server.
• Support large tech projects and runtime hygiene activities.
• Collaborate with dev teams to containerize apps and ensure OpenShift/Kubernetes scalability, performance, and security.
• Define standards and integrate CI/CD pipelines using UrbanCode Deploy, Harness, Jenkins, Artifactory, HashiCorp tools.
• Monitor platform health and resolve deployment, scaling, and network issues.
• Deeply understand Kubernetes core concepts: pods, deployments, services, ingress, scaling.
• Ensure security best practices in OpenShift with RBAC and image scanning.
• Use Jenkins/TeamCity/GitHub/Ansible for deployments.
• Lead platform enhancements via automation (Python, JavaScript).
• Guide dev teams on Kubernetes best practices.
• Resolve production incidents and provide on-call support.
• Coordinate with teams, vendors, and business as needed.
• Support release deployments and data quality/governance objectives.

Skills

IBM BPM/ODM

WebSphere

Scripting (Bash/Ksh/Perl/Python)

OS knowledge (Linux/Windows)

File transfer components & protocols

SVN, GIT, Bitbucket

Kubernetes, OpenShift experience

TeamCity/Jenkins experience

Distributed DB2 LUW

Tools

UrbanCode Deploy

Harness

Jenkins

Artifactory

HashiCorp tools

GitHub

Job description

About Client

The Client is a prominent global information technology services company. It provides a high-quality software development and IT consulting services. Throughout its journey, client has evolved into one of the largest IT firms in the world. The company has a robust portfolio of services that includes application development, maintenance, and modernization, cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity solutions. They cater to clients across various industries, such as banking, finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, among others. Furthermore, client is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. The company actively engages in environmental initiatives, diversity and inclusion programs, and corporate social responsibility projects aimed at making a positive impact on communities.

Rate Range

$60-$65/Hr

Job Description

• The Platform Management team is part of the Wealth Management Organization.
• This position is for a senior level platform engineer who is responsible for managing technology platforms used by the division such as operating systems, public and private cloud, web, and middleware components like Business Process Management, Operational Decision Manager and Process Federation Server.etc.
• The resource will ensure that the platforms are up to date in support lifecycle, patching, and risk remediation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge and expertise of Linux, Kubernetes, Openshift, Github, Teamcity, Jenkins, Artifactory, Websphere Liberty, Eclipse IBM BPM, IBM ODM, Java and DB2 LUW (Mandatory skillsets).

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages complex platforms and frameworks like private and public cloud, middleware platforms like Business Process Management, Operational Decision Manager, and Process Federation Server.
• Supports large technology projects, hygiene activities, upgrades, rollouts at scale.
• Works closely with development teams to containerize applications, and ensuring the scalability, performance, and security of the OpenShift cluster, with expertise in Kubernetes concepts like deployments, pods, services, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams to define standards, execute POCs, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines, utilizing tools such as UrbanCode Deploy, Harness, Jenkins, Artifactory, and HashiCorp products.
• Monitors platform health, identify and resolve issues related to application deployments, scaling, and network connectivity.
• Has deep understanding of Kubernetes core concepts like pods, deployments, services, ingress controllers, and scaling mechanisms.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards when deploying applications on the platform.
• Implements security best practices within the OpenShift environment, including role-based access control and image scanning.
• Utilizes DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Teamcity, GitHub, and Ansible to manage application deployments.
• Leads platforms enhancement activities - by performing automation of the processes using Python, Javascript.
• Provides guidance and support to development teams in adopting Kubernetes best practices and utilizing the Kubernetes platform effectively.
• Resolves production incidents quickly while maintaining service level agreements. Provides on-call coverage to support major activities and events.
• Coordinates with application dev teams, vendors, and business, as necessary.
• Support release deployments and collaborate with application teams to deliver data quality and governance objectives.

Required/Mandatory Skills

• IBM BPM/ODM experience
• WebSphere experience
• Scripting skills, one or more of the following (Bash, Ksh, perl, python)
• OS knowledge (Linux (CentOS RedHat), Windows)
• File transfer components and protocols
• SVN, GIT, BitBucket (version control systems)
• Kubernetes, Openshift experience
• Teamcity/Jenkins experience
• Distributed DB2 LUW

Non-benefitted (other than those mandated under state or federal law). Please note that this position does not include paid time off benefits. ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.

About ApTask

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer

At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.