TL;DR

Platform Engineer (Middleware): Manage and optimize middleware and messaging infrastructure including Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, and Solr with an accent on automation, monitoring, and security compliance. Focus on designing deployment pipelines, enhancing automation with Ansible and Kubernetes, and ensuring high availability and regulatory compliance in a banking environment.

Company

%hirify_global% is the Swiss leader in online banking, providing trading, investing, and banking services to over 650,000 clients through secure digital platforms with a multicultural and flexible work environment.

What you will do

Manage messaging software such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, and Solr, including automation and deployment pipelines.
Build and maintain monitoring dashboards and alerting systems using Grafana, Prometheus, and Kibana.
Ensure security compliance with bank standards and FINMA regulations, enforcing best practices.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to provide technical support and troubleshooting.
Document infrastructure and procedures, providing resources for teams.
Research and introduce new tools and cloud migration possibilities like Kubernetes.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering with high-availability systems.
Experience managing RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis, or Solr in critical environments.
Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform, and scripting languages like Python and Bash.
Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools including Prometheus and Grafana.
Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements.
Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Nice to have

Experience with additional messaging platforms or middleware tools.
Familiarity with disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
Experience with distributed systems troubleshooting.
Designing and deploying cloud-native or hybrid messaging/search systems.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible work environment without dress code.
Multicultural teams with opportunities for skill growth and career advancement.
Collaborative and inclusive culture valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives.