Added - 08/08/24 Senior Platform Engineer Information & Communication Technology Christchurch | Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Platform Engineer to join a highly skilled team at a Christchurch institution and household name. This is initially a 3-month contract position with the potential for extension, offering an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you have excellent communication skills, a strong technical background, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we would love to hear from you.
Technology stack and environment: Microsoft, Azure, Python, C#, C++, Agile
Key Responsibilities:
Release Management: Oversee the software release process to ensure seamless deployments and minimal disruption to services.
Environment Management: Maintain and manage development, testing, and production environments to support software development and deployment.
API Operations: Manage API operations, ensuring high availability and optimal performance of our services.
Infrastructure Maintenance: Perform routine infrastructure maintenance tasks, ensuring systems are up-to-date and functioning optimally.
Cloud Data Storage Deployments: Implement and manage cloud data storage solutions, including SQL database schema updates and performance optimisation.
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE): Implement best practices for alerting and monitoring to ensure the reliability and scalability of systems.
Qualifications and Experience:
Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role in medium to large-sized companies.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Extensive experience in release management, environment management, and API operations.
Hands-on experience with infrastructure maintenance and cloud data storage solutions.
Expertise in SQL database management and updates.
Strong understanding of SRE principles and best practices, including alerting and monitoring systems.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently manage tasks.
Located in Christchurch and available to start immediately.
What We Offer:
Competitive contract rates
The opportunity to work with a talented team in a large business
Potential for contract extension based on performance
A supportive and collaborative work environment
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