Platform Engineer

Quest Software; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Platform Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies such as Azure Kubernetes Services and Grafana, ensuring the smooth operation of infrastructure throughout the DevOps cycle. You will collaborate with global teams, lead cloud migration efforts, and implement DevSecOps practices, all while maintaining operational excellence. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about technology, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values collaboration, creativity, and the health and wellness of its employees.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a Platform Engineer focusing on Azure and DevSecOps.
• Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes, CI/CD, and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Educate teams on DevSecOps best practices and embed security in the lifecycle.
• Lead infrastructure migration to Azure and manage AKS clusters.

Skills

Azure administration

DevSecOps practices

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

PowerShell scripting

GitHub management

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Kubernetes Services

Grafana

Azure DevOps

Terraform

ARM Templates

Job description

Overview

Quest is a distinguished IT management software provider, delivering a wide array of solutions that address both prevalent and complex IT challenges.

We have an opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join our team with a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like Azure Kubernetes Services, Grafana, and Azure DevOps.

The role involves ensuring the secure and smooth operation of infrastructure throughout the DevOps cycle. Responsibilities include designing system monitoring and alerting, creating tools for automated scaling and healing, collaborating with developers to optimize performance and cost, and contributing to infrastructure provisioning and a DevSecOps framework for automating delivery pipelines. This role is Remote in Panama

The Platform Engineer will collaborate with global teams to lead cloud migration efforts, implement DevSecOps practices, and ensure operational excellence across platforms like Kubernetes and Azure. The role demands effective communication with diverse teams, adaptability in a dynamic environment, and maintaining a composed positive demeanor.

100% Remote - Candidate must be located in Panama. Local candidates only

Responsibilities

1. Educate development teams on best practices for DevSecOps integration.
2. Focus on embedding security, compliance, and automation in the development lifecycle.
3. Build and manage AKS clusters to support scalable and resilient infrastructure.
4. Lead infrastructure migration to Azure public cloud, utilizing both IaaS and PaaS solutions.
5. Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for seamless infrastructure deployments.
6. Assist development teams with CI/CD workflows for application deployment.
7. Implement IaC using ARM Templates and Terraform for efficient infrastructure provisioning and management.
8. Administer Grafana to design and maintain dashboards for real-time infrastructure health monitoring.
9. Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.
10. Manage GitHub repositories to ensure effective collaboration and version control practices.
11. Work towards establishing GitOps principles to enhance automation, consistency, and traceability in deployments.

Qualifications

1. Over 4 years as a Platform Engineer with a strong focus on Azure administration and proven problem-solving skills.
2. Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps principles ensuring seamless collaboration and continuous delivery.
3. Advanced knowledge of Azure Automation, Kubernetes, GitHub.
4. Advanced knowledge of Azure DevOps work item management, source control, YAML build, CI/CD, and Pipelines.
5. Advanced knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform and ARM Templates.
6. Advanced knowledge of PowerShell.
7. Advanced knowledge of Grafana.
8. Advanced knowledge of best practices related to scaling, tuning, performance, and disaster recovery.
9. Fluent in English, ensuring effective communication in technical and non-technical contexts.

Company Description

At Quest, we create and manage the software that makes the benefits of new technology real. Companies turn to us to manage, modernize and secure their business, from on-prem to in-cloud, from the heart of the network to the vulnerable endpoints. From complex challenges like Active Directory management and Office 365 migration, to database and systems management, to redefining security, and hundreds of needs in between, we help you conquer your next challenge now.

We’re not the company that makes big promises. We’re the company that fulfills them.

We’re Quest: Where Next Meets Now.

Why work with us!

1. Life at Quest means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for technology.
2. When we see something that could be improved, we get to work inventing the solution.
3. Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships.
4. We invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enable them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential.
5. Our team members’ health and wellness is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work.

Quest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at Quest Careers | Where next meets now. Join Quest.

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