Associate Platform Engineer

Associate Platform Engineer Job ID: req36998 | Organization: World Bank | Sector: Information Technology | Grade: GF | Term Duration: 3 years | Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment | Location: Washington, DC, United States | Required Language(s): English | Closing Date: 6/23/2026 at 11:59pm UTC Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 130 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. ITS Vice Presidency Context The Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) enables the World Bank Group to achieve its mission by delivering transformative information and technologies to staff worldwide. The ITS Financial Technology (ITSFT) unit supports key functions of the WBG Finance and Accounting vice‑presidency, including financial management, payments, disbursements, new lending product deployment, accounting, analytics, and external reporting. It also operates and evolves the WBG ERP and the external client digital banking platform and supports WFA financial technology innovation. Role Purpose The Associate Platform Engineer executes the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of internal platforms that enable secure, scalable software delivery. Working under guidance, the role collaborates with technical teams and applies modern cloud technologies, automation, DevOps, SRE practices, integration, web hosting, middleware, data platform management, and identity governance. It delivers standardized, automated self‑service workflows, adheres to platform guardrails and observability, and continuously improves reliability, compliance, security, and cost across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments to meet organizational needs while reducing developer cognitive load. Key Responsibilities SAP ECC to S/4 conversions Migration from on‑premise to hybrid‑cloud architecture using BTP and Azure Daily S4/HANA engineering, management, and administration (Basis) Support for periodic month‑, quarter‑, and end‑of‑year financial closing Support HANA database system operations including HA, DR and performance tuning Testing suite integration using Tosca and cALM Management of BTP, Cloud Connectors, and interfaces Technical controls maintenance and audit remediation, ICFR compliance Platform Design & Implementation Develops, implements, and supports scalable platform solutions to enhance system performance and reliability Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to define platform requirements and ensure alignment with project goals and business objectives Executes platform design reviews and provides input on best practices Continuous Monitoring & Improvement Participates in the evaluation and integration of new technologies to optimize platform capabilities and drive innovation Helps monitor system performance and troubleshoots issues promptly to maintain uptime Performs regular assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of platform solutions and proactively identify areas for improvement Security Management Supports collaboration with security teams to implement and maintain platform security measures, ensuring compliance with best practices Executes vulnerability assessments and contributes to the development of remediation strategies Education & Experience Typically requires a master’s degree with 5 years of experience or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Core Skills and Capabilities Demonstrated experience designing and implementing automation and robotic process solutions to improve operational efficiency and system reliability Advanced knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, including the development, deployment, and maintenance of automated software delivery processes Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, technology controls, risk management, and compliance requirements within enterprise environments Experience with configuration management tools and practices to support scalable, consistent, and secure infrastructure deployments Advanced expertise in cloud computing technologies, architectures, and services across enterprise‑scale environments Proven experience applying DevOps principles and practices to improve collaboration, automation, system performance, and service delivery Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, development, testing, deployment, and support Proficiency in programming and scripting languages used to automate processes, develop applications, and support infrastructure operations Advanced knowledge of operating systems administration, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and security best practices Demonstrated experience implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, including observability, incident management, reliability metrics, and service performance optimization Experience managing and administering databases, including performance tuning, monitoring, backup, recovery, and data integrity management Advanced expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies and tools to provision, configure, and manage cloud and on‑premises infrastructure Strong experience installing, configuring, and maintaining middleware platforms to support enterprise applications and integrations Ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions Recommended Certifications SAFe Agilist (SA) SAP Certified Technology Specialist S4/HANA Conversion and System Upgrade WBG Culture Attributes Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders Thoughtful risk‑taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 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