The Senior Platform Engineer will build and maintain vertical independent infrastructure, development pipelines, and software services while setting group-wide platform engineering standards.
The role involves assisting in research, proof of concept, and implementation of new technologies or services to be adopted by the entire group.
Responsibilities include configuration and management of various servers/instances via Docker, Terraform, and Ansible.
The engineer will work on transitioning legacy systems to Docker as everything runs on Docker.
Writing scripts and automation using Bash, Python, or Groovy is required.
The position includes reviewing and approving the work of peers as part of the software development process.
Maintaining cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS and ensuring the reliability of CI/CD is essential.
The engineer will build independent web-based tools and microservices to enhance development workflows.
Planning and implementing backup scenarios, log rotations, and scaling concepts for large datasets are part of the job.
Staying updated with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in the DevOps and development space is expected.
Proactively improving products, systems, and processes is a key responsibility.
Delivering software and projects according to agreed timelines is crucial.
The role requires tenacity and the ability to solve complex software bugs.
Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience is required.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in active development roles.
Experience with most of the technologies used, specifically Terraform and Docker, is necessary.
Strong operational experience with AWS, Linux, and MySQL is required.
A professional, self-motivated attitude is essential, as the office environment is relaxed.
Proficiency in written and oral English communication is mandatory.
Candidates should be eager to learn, open to constructive criticism, and willing to be team players in delivering optimal solutions.
Comfort in working in an agile and fast-paced environment is expected.
Strong communication skills, both technical and business/functionally oriented, are necessary.
Being a team player and willing to go beyond the call of duty when needed is important.
Benefits:
The position offers fully remote work, allowing employees to work from anywhere in the world within a 3-hour SAST timezone.
Co-working spaces are available in Cape Town, Mauritius, Kenya, and Nigeria.
Employees will have the opportunity to work with a cutting-edge development stack.
The role involves collaboration with over 80 highly skilled technical professionals and is part of an expanding team.
Employees benefit from the backing of the international media powerhouse Ringier AG, providing access to world-class development resources, shared knowledge, and international business insights.
The teams work with a wide range of tech stacks, enhancing learning and development opportunities.
The company is committed to the future growth prospects of employees by allowing autonomy, flexibility, and opportunities to master their respective skills.
