Platform Engineer

About the role

About Client: The Client is a prominent global information technology services company. It provides a high-quality software development and IT consulting services. Throughout its journey, client has evolved into one of the largest IT firms in the world. The company has a robust portfolio of services that includes application development, maintenance, and modernization, cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity solutions. They cater to clients across various industries, such as banking, finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, among others. Furthermore, client is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. The company actively engages in environmental initiatives, diversity and inclusion programs, and corporate social responsibility projects aimed at making a positive impact on communities.

Rate Range: $60-$65/Hr

Job Description:

• The Platform Management team is part of the Wealth Management Organization.
• This position is for a senior level platform engineer who is responsible for managing technology platforms used by the division such as operating systems, public and private cloud, web, and middleware components like Business Process Management, Operational Decision Manager and Process Federation Server.etc.
• The resource will ensure that the platforms are up to date in support lifecycle, patching, and risk remediation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge and expertise of Linux, Kubernetes, Openshift, Github, Teamcity, Jenkins, Artifactory, Websphere Liberty, Eclipse IBM BPM, IBM ODM, Java and DB2 LUW (Mandatory skillsets). Primary Responsibilities:
• Manages complex platforms and frameworks like private and public cloud, middleware platforms like Business Process Management, Operational Decision Manager, and Process Federation Server.
• Supports large technology projects, hygiene activities, upgrades, rollouts at scale.
• Works closely with development teams to containerize applications, and ensuring the scalability, performance, and security of the OpenShift cluster, with expertise in Kubernetes concepts like deployments, pods, services, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams to define standards, execute POCs, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines, utilizing tools such as UrbanCode Deploy, Harness, Jenkins, Artifactory, and HashiCorp products.
• Monitors platform health, identify and resolve issues related to application deployments, scaling, and network connectivity.
• Has deep understanding of Kubernetes core concepts like pods, deployments, services, ingress controllers, and scaling mechanisms.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards when deploying applications on the platform.
• Implements security best practices within the OpenShift environment, including role-based access control and image scanning.
• Utilizes DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Teamcity, GitHub, and Ansible to manage application deployments.
• Leads platforms enhancement activities - by performing automation of the processes using Python, JavaScript.
• Provides guidance and support to development teams in adopting Kubernetes best practices and utilizing the Kubernetes platform effectively.
• Resolves production incidents quickly while maintaining service level agreements. Provides on-call coverage to support major activities and events.
• Coordinates with application dev teams, vendors, and business, as necessary.
• Support release deployments and collaborate with application teams to deliver data quality and governance objectives. Required/Mandatory Skills:
• IBM BPM/ODM experience
• WebSphere experience
• Scripting skills, one or more of the following (Bash, Ksh, perl, python)
• OS knowledge (Linux (CentOS RedHat), Windows)
• File transfer components and protocols
• SVN, GIT, BitBucket (version control systems)
• Kubernetes, Openshift experience
• Teamcity/Jenkins experience
• Distributed DB2 LUW

Please note that ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.

About ApTask: ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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About technology at ApTask

Technology roles at ApTask cover the software, cloud, data, security, and platform-engineering functions that power Fortune 500 digital operations. Our recruiters specialize in high-signal technical calibration — every candidate is validated against the specific stack, framework versions, and deployment context the client runs, not a keyword match. Our largest engagements sit inside AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks, and modern data-mesh estates. Because we route through Fieldglass, Beeline, Workday VNDLY, and Coupa VMS, technology contractors placed through ApTask carry MBE diversity spend against the client's supplier program while remaining W-2 with full benefits under our payroll.