Cloud Platform Engineer

About the role

The Cloud Platform Engineer will design, develop, and evolve the Enterprise File System (EFS) platform, focusing on migrating a legacy Perl-based distributed application to a modern Python-based, microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality software that meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements.
• Implement well-defined APIs and write comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Partner with engineering, operations teams, and subject matter experts to deliver modern distributed solutions.
• Ensure solutions integrate cleanly into the broader platform with robust, well-tested interfaces.
• Migrate a legacy Perl-based application to a modern Python-based, microservices architecture.
• Follow enterprise development standards and adhere to all security policies from development through deployment.

Requirements

• Strong Python expertise with demonstrated experience building production systems.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using the OpenAPI 3.0 specification.
• Experience developing large-scale, back-end applications and microservices.
• Proficiency with CI/CD practices and tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
• Experience with Git-based source control and modern development workflows like Git and Bitbucket.
• Experience with Agile development tools, such as Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to understand, develop, and maintain complex distributed systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience developing across multiple architectural layers (data, application, business).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Able to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams.
• Experience creating technical documentation and training materials.
• Experience with agentic software development tools; GitHub Copilot experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift.
• Experience contributing to or operating containerized microservices environments.
• Familiarity with NFS and distributed file system concepts.
• Experience with Perl, especially for legacy system migration.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
• Experience with NetApp Network Attached Storage devices.
• Experience analyzing and reporting on operational data with Oracle SQL and Splunk.
• Experience developing automation using Ansible.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans, an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401K program with a company match, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan. Additionally, we provide a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. Professional development includes an on-demand training program, access to certification prep, a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars, and certification discounts and perks for associations like CompTIA and IIBA. For more information, refer to the 'Welcome Packet' provided by an Everforth Apex team member.