Lead Platform Engineer

## Job Description# Lead Platform Engineer· The Senior Platform Engineer role is responsible for designing, building, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and maintaining platforms within the current technology environment. The role involves analyzing complex technical problems, developing appropriate solutions to maintain the overall integrity of the platform, including operating systems, hardware and software infrastructure that are critical to the company's user populace and application environments. They collaborate with other IT professionals such as Application, Architect, and Database Engineers to ensure that all components of the platform are working efficiently, securely, and resiliently. The Senior Platform Engineer uses their extensive knowledge of both traditional and modern platforms to ensure high performance and reliability of the company's infrastructure, including both cloud and on-premises systems, in support of DevOps efforts and general business and IT objectives.· Maintain the platform hardware, software, and network requirements in alignment with business needs and organizational standards defined· Coordinate the tasks of other teams that work within the target platform to ensure smooth operations· **Education**§ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field. In lieu of a degree, at least 7 years of experience in the role of Platform Engineer or related position· 4-6+years of experience in platform engineering and infrastructure components· Experience in automated interaction with physical infrastructure· Experience in managing and maintaining cloud-based environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure· Experience with monitoring and log management tools such as Nagios, Splunk, and ELK· Experience in developing and implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies· Excellent scripting experience in languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash· Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, and Terraform*Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing(R) in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work(R) in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click* *for more details.* #J-18808-Ljbffr