Platform Engineer

Riyadh, KSA

At Sumerge, our Platform Engineering team is at the core of our operational excellence, setting up robust infrastructure and integrating cutting-edge DevOps tools across diverse projects and client environments. The team specializes in deploying and managing container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and Redhat OpenShift, and expertly configures databases such as MongoDB, event streaming platforms like Kafka to ensure seamless, scalable, and secure operations. 
By automating and optimizing our development pipelines, our platform engineers enable our development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions faster and more efficiently. 
Join us to be at the forefront of technological innovation and to play a pivotal role in driving the success of our digital transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities:

• Implement infrastructure solutions using container orchestration platforms, gaining hands-on experience.
  
• Configure middleware technologies and databases such as Kafka, MongoDB, MS SQL, Redis ensuring data consistency, security, and accessibility.
  
• Assist in the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines by adding new features and improving existing processes.
  
• Help set up basic monitoring and logging solutions to track system performance and assist in troubleshooting issues.
  
• Troubleshoots and resolves platform-related incidents and problems.
  
• Develops and maintains automation scripts and workflows.
  
• Contributes to the documentation of platform architecture and operational procedures.
  
• Mentor junior engineers by providing guidance in basic tasks and sharing knowledge about tools and processes.
  

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience 
  
• B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
  
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift, with proven experience in deploying and managing scalable applications.
  
• Practiced in DevOps methodologies, particularly CI/CD and test automation, to enhance software quality and delivery speed.
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
  
• Experience in Redhat Enterprise Linux operating system and Windows server
  
• Demonstrated ability in security design and implementation practices, specifically in securing platforms and data in on-prem and cloud environment, including the implementation of security protocols and compliance measures.

Bonus points:

• Experience with Redhat ACM , ACS 
  
• Experience with deploying and administrating confluent/Kafka/MongoDB
  
• Experience with IBM cloudpaks 
  
• Experience with Ansible/Teraform