Cloud Platform Engineer

💼 The Scoop on the Role:

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with various teams across the compan abd you will be the driving force behind the design, deployment, and operation of our cloud-based anonymization and analytics services. As a Cloud Platform Engineer within our Platform Operations Team, your focus will be on designing, deploying, and operating our cloud-based GRC and HRIS services, along with their underlying platform. You’ll be at the forefront of implementing and managing the tools and technologies that power our core operations processes, such as data ingestion, validation, scheduling, risk assessment, analytics, and modeling.

The role's areas of focus:

Cloud Certification: Certified in one of Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Azure Public Cloud technologies, demonstrating mastery in cloud management.

Deployment Proficiency: Skilled in configuring and maintaining services in Multi-Cloud environments, deploying virtual machines, web apps, and containerized components with integration into identity management services.

Automation Expertise: Ability to automate workloads using various services and tools, leveraging native command line tools like Microsoft Azure and implementing Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform.

DevOps Support: Support all DevOps activities and ensure Cloud resources are managed as code, integrated into CI/CD pipelines for streamlined operations.

Monitoring Solutions: Implement monitoring solutions for infrastructure and services using opensource dashboarding technologies like Graphana across multiple Clouds.

Security Champion: Apply a risk-based approach to implement security policies, ensuring GDPR and InfoSec compliance, enabling security measures such as encryption at rest and in motion, identity management, and threat detection.

Collaborative Engagement: Work closely with the security team to promote and implement best practices in cloud security, participating in Agile Scrum-based standups with development teams for seamless software deployment to the cloud.

Release Excellence: Champion structured, quality release of software in a repeatable manner, ensuring reliability and efficiency in software deployment.

📈What We're Looking For: Cloud Commando! Are you ready to embark on a journey that demands technical prowess and strategic finesse? Here's what we're seeking:

Scripting Savvy: Proficient in automating manual processes using Python and Unix Shell scripting, bringing efficiency and scalability to operations.

CI/CD Mastery: Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and technologies such as Jenkins, Bamboo, TFS/VSTS, Maven, Gradle, Nexus, Artifactory, or similar, tailored to the specific technology stack.

Infrastructure Expertise: Expertise in at least one Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or Configuration as Code (CaC) technology such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, CloudFormation, enabling streamlined infrastructure management.

Ops Proficiency: Working knowledge of modern ops technologies including monitoring, log aggregation, alerting, and service discovery, ensuring robust operational capabilities.

Versatile Skillset: Experience in Linux, Database Technologies, Application Servers, Integration, DevOps, Kubernetes, Containers, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN), providing a holistic approach to infrastructure management.

Innovative Mindset: Creativity and a passion for tackling challenging data problems, coupled with a willingness to thrive in a dynamic startup environment.

Tool Proficiency: Experience with Atlassian JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence, facilitating seamless collaboration and project management.

Git Governance: Experience in managing Git repositories, ensuring version control and collaboration efficiency.

Shell Scripting Proficiency: Proficient in Linux shell scripting, enabling automation and orchestration of system tasks and processes.

🎲 The Perfect Match: If you possess some of these skills, Grouper is excited to hear from you!

MCSE Certification: Certified MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure is desirable, showcasing expertise in cloud technologies and infrastructure management.

Coding Proficiency: Coding experience with Java, Scala, or Python, enhancing versatility and capability in software development and automation tasks.

Security-Centric Approach: A person who gets things done while prioritizing security, ensuring that all initiatives align with stringent security standards and protocols.

Educational Background: University degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent, providing a strong foundation in computer science principles and practices.

Cloud Certification: Certification on one of Google, Amazon, or Azure Public Cloud technologies, validating proficiency in cloud computing and platform services.

🚀Meet Grouper:

We are our customers' trusted partner in the exciting world of safeguarding data, strengthening cybersecurity, and strategic consulting. We lead the way in ensuring data integrity, securing information, and navigating regulatory compliance with confidence . With a blend of technical expertise and clever thinking, we redefine GRC and IT strategies, empowering organisations to shine. From wielding cyber-superpowers to mastering security frameworks like ISO 27001:2013 and NIST, we're certified wizards ready to chart a course to success, strengthen defenses, and turn challenges into opportunities to excel.

So whether our customers are battling cyber dragons or navigating the tumultuous seas of change, Gruper is their trusted ally on the journey to greatness.

🎉💬 Join Grouper:

Are the Automation Alchemist we have been waiting for? Are you ready to dive into a role that demands technical wizardry and innovative problem-solving? If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle the exciting challenges of managing our mission-critical processes and technologies ! 🥇