Platform Engineer – AWS & Kubernetes Specialist Location: Sydney or Melbourne, Australia Contract Duration: 7 months (with potential for extension) About the Role: Join our client as a Platform Engineer, where you'll collaborate on a transformative project with a leading bank.
This role is perfect for professionals with a strong background in cloud engineering, Kubernetes, and data processing, who are eager to work at the cutting edge of technology.
Key Responsibilities: Design and deploy containerized applications on AWS, utilizing Compute, Storage, Networking, and Monitoring services.
Provision AWS infrastructure with a focus on cloud-native architecture and seamless DevOps integration.
Manage hybrid cloud environments, Kubernetes clusters, and ensure HA/DR configurations.
Support Presto and Spark applications, including building images and deploying them on EKS.
Investigate and resolve issues with Spark jobs and other data processing workflows.
Collaborate with Application Architects to optimise CI/CD pipelines and define performance benchmarks.
Essential Skills and Experience: Strong Kubernetes/EKS expertise, with hands-on experience deploying and managing applications.
Familiarity with big data components and SQL-based data processing concepts.
Background in Spark and Starburst (or similar tools).
Experience in platform engineering, including cloud administration.
Ability to investigate and resolve data processing issues in tools like Spark and Presto.
Nice-to-Have Skills: Exposure to data engineering and experience with SQL-based analytics.
Understanding of how Spark functions at a deeper level to assist with troubleshooting.
Knowledge of CRIO, Docker, and orchestration best practices.
What We Offer: A chance to work with a globally respected consulting team on a high-impact financial services project.
Competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work from Sydney or Melbourne.
Professional growth in cutting-edge cloud and big data technologies.
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We actively encourage applications from any background.