Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

Hybrid: Cincinnati, Ohio

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As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive support for a wide range of third-party data platforms. Your expertise will ensure the smooth operation and optimization of these platforms, enabling our business to make data-driven decisions effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide platform support for various third-party data platforms, including but not limited to DataStage, SAS, Tableau, PowerBI, Business Objects, DataIku, Denodo, Atacamma, Alation, BigID, CloudPak, NiFi, Kafka, Lenses, and Confluence.
• Maintain the company platform uptime, performance, stability, and scalability
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the supported platforms, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and maintain data platforms within the existing infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain Bash scripts to automate routine tasks and improve system efficiency.
• Monitor platform performance using solutions such as Dynatrace, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively.
• Continual improvement and fine-tuning of various alerting and monitoring systems.
• Provide guidance and support to end-users, ensuring they can effectively utilize the data platforms.
• Document processes, procedures, and best practices for platform support and maintenance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data platforms and related technologies.
• Lead platform related projects (including planning, communicating, and executing) such as migration efforts to new platforms or decommissioning obsolete platforms.

Qualifications:
• Extensive knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Proven experience in supporting third-party products and data platforms.
• Proficiency in writing and maintaining Bash scripts.
• Experience with monitoring solutions such as Dynatrace.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About Eight Eleven Group (DBA Brooksource):

At Eight Eleven, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We’re your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting and staffing needs.

For over 20 years, Eight Eleven has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 28 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Eight Eleven promise.

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.