Platform Engineer
Job in
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45202, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
United IT
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Support, Unix/Linux, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Platform Engineer
We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Platform & Production Support Engineer to manage and support enterprise-grade applications and infrastructure in a 24x7 environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java application support, Linux/UNIX systems, SQL, patching, and monitoring tools like Dynatrace. A foundational understanding of ETL processes is essential to ensure seamless operations across data pipelines and batch jobs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide L1 and L2 production support for Java-based applications and backend platforms
- Monitor system health and performance using Dynatrace, Site Scope, and Splunk
- Investigate and resolve ETL job abends, performance bottlenecks, and system alerts
- Perform root cause analysis, document findings, and implement preventive actions
- Execute SQL queries for data validation, troubleshooting, and reporting
- Provide hands-on support for Linux/UNIX environments, including shell scripting and log analysis
- Manage patching activities across application and infrastructure layers
- Support Web Sphere Application Server (WAS) deployments and configurations
- Coordinate certificate renewals, release deployments, and post-patching validations
- Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and escalation matrices to ensure operational consistency
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and client teams to drive issue resolution and service improvements
Required Skills &
Qualifications:
- 7–8 years of experience in production support and platform engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with Java application support, Linux/UNIX, and SQL
- Proficient in Dynatrace, Site Scope, and Splunk for monitoring and diagnostics
- Experience managing patching cycles, certificate renewals, and release coordination
- Basic understanding of ETL workflows, job dependencies, and data movement
- Familiarity with WAS administration and troubleshooting
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and lead incident resolution across teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- ITIL Foundation or equivalent certification
- Experience in financial services or regulated industries
- Exposure to automation tools (e.g.
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