Platform Engineer (Database & Infrastructure)

Job summary

The Platform Engineer performs day-to-day database administration, platform services maintenance, and infrastructure support for the engineering team in an on-premises environment. This role involves managing database environments, executing backup and recovery procedures, optimizing query performance, administering platform services such as Redis, MinIO, and Kafka, and supporting Linux and Windows server maintenance and security operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in database administration, including backup/recovery, monitoring, and basic performance troubleshooting
• Proficiency with T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing strategies, and query execution plans
• Understanding of database security fundamentals, including user management, role-based access, and audit logging
• Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under pressure
• Experience with SQL Server/Postgres high availability features such as AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, and Mirroring
• Exposure to on-premises platform services such as Redis, MinIO, or Kafka
• Basic familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps Pipelines
• Experience in manufacturing or enterprise systems environments

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day database administration including monitoring, patching, maintenance, and upgrades
• Execute and verify database backup, recovery, and restore procedures according to established schedules
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance, identify slow queries, review execution plans, and recommend index improvements
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain on-premises platform services including Event Streaming Services, Message Brokers, and Object Storage Clusters
• Manage platform services’ security, including user access provisioning, role assignments, and permission audits
• Support Windows Server and Linux server maintenance tasks related to database and platform service hosting environments
• Assist with basic CI/CD pipeline operations, including triggering builds, monitoring deployments, and troubleshooting pipeline failures
• Maintain database and platform services’ documentation including schema diagrams, configuration baselines, and standard operating procedures

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Industry

Relocation