Senior Platform Engineer

Six Sense Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consulting firm is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in Cape Town. Applicants should hold a relevant degree with substantial experience in software engineering, cloud computing, and programming in C++ or Python. Responsibilities include managing DevOps processes and system operations. Ideal candidates will possess skills in Docker, Kubernetes, and continuous integration tools.

Qualifications

• BTech with 13 years, Degree with 9 years or Masters with 7 years or PhD with 5 years relevant experience in software engineering.
• Proven experience with large scale computing, high performance computing, and private cloud.
• Experience in administering application servers, web servers, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Implement DevOps pipelines integrating security practices.
• Transition between system development, roll-out, and support operations.
• Utilize continuous integration and automate test execution tools.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Jenkins

GoCD

Gitlab

Travis-CI

Education

BTech

Degree

Masters

PhD

Tools

OpenStack

MAAS

Job description

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Platform EngineerQualifications : BTech / Degree / Masters / PHD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fieldsExperience : BTech coupled with 13 years relevant working experience or Degree coupled with 9 years relevant working experience or Masters coupled with 7 years relevant working experience or PHD coupled with 5 years relevant working experience in software engineering, large scale computing, high performance computing, private cloud and virtual computing (e.g. OpenStack, Kubernetes)Experience with systems administration, provisioning of MAAS, preferably using Linux and open-source tools (such as Docker, Helm, Ansible)Proficiency with one or more Continuous Integration and automated test execution tools (Jenkins, GoCD, Gitlab, Travis-CI).

Knowledge : Proficient in C++ and Python programming languages.Experienced in administering application servers, web servers and databases.Experienced in integrated security practices such as secrets management into the DevOps pipelines, SSO, platform and application hardening.Have some experience of line management.Systems Engineering processes.Willingness to transition between system development, roll-out and system support and operationsPlease note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.However, please keep a lookout on our website, for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.For more information please contact : Mandy Scullard