Platform Engineer

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.

$60-$65/Hr

• 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).

• 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 Open Shift 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 Urban Code Deploy, Harness, Jenkins, Artifactory, and Hashi Corp 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 Open Shift environment, including role-based access control and image scanning.
• Utilizes Dev Ops tools such as Jenkins, Teamcity, Git Hub, and Ansible to manage application deployments.
• Leads platforms enhancement activities - by performing automation of the processes using Python, Java script.
• 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.

• IBM BPM/ODM experience
• Web Sphere experience
• Scripting skills, one or more of the following (Bash, Ksh, perl, python)
• OS knowledge (Linux (CentOS Red Hat), Windows)
• File transfer components and protocols
• SVN, GIT, Bit Bucket (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.

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…