SRE/Platform Engineer

Job#: 2068254

Job Description:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting our newest platforms, on which:
• Cloud native applications are built, leveraging a microservices architecture, Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, MongoDB, Postgres, Docker, Kubernetes and React.
• Big data processing for analytics, BI, and data science are built leveraging Google technologies such as Google Cloud Storage, Google BigQuery, Google Composer (Apache Airflow), Looker, Kafka Connect.
• Implementing CI/CD, monitoring and other DevOps practices surrounding this platform leveraging technologies such as Jenkins, Spinnaker, Prometheus, Grafana and Mimir.
• Helping other engineers to learn and adopt these technologies and techniques.
• Innovating, driving, and defining high impact technology that creates solutions that positively impacts project delivery.
• Evangelizing and implementing engineering and testing best practices across the company (code reviews, SCM conventions, tools, etc.)

What we're looking for:

Should have intermediate to advanced knowledge and abilities with open-source and industry standard, DevOps-enabling tools. Experience in a retail environment is preferred. These applications include:

• 5+ years experience with Java, Kotlin and/or Python.
• Strong experience with development in Spring framework.
• Strong experience with both relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB.
• Experience with developing RESTful services/APIs using JSON and/or XML.
• Experience with messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka, JMS, and/or ActiveMQ.
• Understanding of containerized application development with Docker.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes.
• 4+ years of DevOps experience.
• Strong experience with implementing DevOps practices.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS and/or Azure. Google Cloud Platform is preferred.
• Knowledge of build scripting tools such as Gradle, Ant, Maven, Gulp and Continuous Integration tools such as Jenkins, Spinnaker, and Artifactory.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code principle and tooling such as Pulumi or Terraform.
• Experience with front end development (HTML, CSS, Javascript). Experience with client-side frameworks such as React, Vue or Angular.
• Experience with building batch and streaming data pipelines is a plus.
• Strong engineering mindset and attention to quality and detail - clean code, automated testing, peer review.
• Ability to collaborate with other software architects and engineers.
• Demonstrated success leading others engineers, providing technical direction and leadership.
• Strong collaboration and team-building skills. Ability to influence, mentor and develop skills in other technologists.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.