Launch recruitment is working with a is a cutting-edge technology focussed company focused on building innovative cloud-based solutions that help enterprises scale and optimize their infrastructure. We are looking for a talented and motivated Platform Engineer to join our growing team, maintaining and evolving our cloud-native platform environments.

day rate: $895 + GST
Role duration: until 19th of December
Location: Melbourne
Client: Gabling/gaming

Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Implement and maintain core Kubernetes concepts, including Pods, Services, Deployments, and StatefulSets.
• Handle networking in Kubernetes, ensuring proper network configurations, DNS resolution, and ingress/egress routing.
• Configure and optimize Cluster Autoscaling and manage Node Groups to ensure efficient resource usage.

• Manage AWS EC2, ECS, and VPC configurations for efficient and secure cloud infrastructure management.
• Design, deploy, and maintain Amazon EKS clusters for containerized application deployments.
• Utilize AWS services such as RDS and S3 for robust storage, database management, and backup solutions.
• Implement and optimize IAM (Identity and Access Management) roles and policies to ensure secure access to AWS resources.

• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Buildkite and ArgoCD for continuous integration and deployment.
• Create and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using CloudFormation or Terraform for automated provisioning of resources.
• Use Helm charts for managing Kubernetes applications and streamline application deployments and updates.
• Ensure a seamless and automated release process through robust CI/CD strategies.

• Write Bash/Shell scripts to automate operational tasks, including deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Utilize Python for automation, including writing scripts for managing cloud infrastructure, logs, and data pipelines.
• Leverage kubectl and AWS CLI to manage Kubernetes and AWS resources efficiently, ensuring smooth operations.

• Work closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to design and implement cloud-native solutions.
• Provide guidance and support for troubleshooting issues related to cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on the infrastructure and automation processes.

• Kubernetes Management:
  
• AWS Infrastructure Management:
  
• CI/CD & Automation:
  
• Scripting & Automation:
  
• Collaboration & Support:
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience with Kubernetes, including core concepts, networking, Cluster Autoscaling, and Node Group management.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, ECS, VPC, IAM, EKS, RDS, and S3.
• Proven experience in CI/CD and automation with tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, Helm Charts, Buildkite, and ArgoCD.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash/Shell and Python for automation.
• Familiarity with kubectl and AWS CLI for managing Kubernetes and AWS infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and application issues.
• Experience in monitoring, alerting, and logging for Kubernetes clusters and AWS resources.

IF you are interested this role is looking to start ASAP, so apply today !!