Cloud Platform Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee cloud platform maintenance, including applying security patches, updating dependencies, managing access controls, and monitoring system health.
• Enhance platform performance and ensure scalability to meet evolving demands.
• Implement updates conforming to WMO WIS 2.0 and SWIM standards for weather and aviation data sharing.
• Guarantee that data services and pipeline operations adhere to established technical standards.
• Create new data services and incorporate additional data sources into existing systems.
• Keep system architecture documentation, API references, operational runbooks, and change logs current and accurate.

Job Requirements

• Possess a Diploma or Degree in Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Have mid to senior-level experience in cloud platform engineering, systems integration, or middleware engineering roles.
• Preferably have a background as an Aviation Systems Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, or Middleware Engineer with practical cloud experience.
• Proven ability to design and deploy scalable cloud solutions supporting data exchange, messaging, and API integration.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure cloud services, IT security measures, networking concepts, and Red Hat operating systems.
• Familiarity with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Transfer Family, and VPC endpoints.
• Experience working with Pub/Sub messaging systems and protocols like MQTT and AMQP, with a preference for Solace PubSub+ knowledge.
• Proficient in programming languages and tools such as Java, Python, Node.js, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and data formats like JSON and XML.
• Understand event-driven architecture, cloud monitoring practices, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), OpenAPI specifications, YAML, and methods for security vulnerability fixes using AWS Inspector or similar utilities.
• Hold relevant certifications in Azure, AWS, or Red Hat, along with experience establishing virtualized environments.
• Demonstrate eagerness to acquire skills in Platform as a Service (PaaS) technologies.
• Exhibit effective communication and technical writing capabilities, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within teams.