Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of one of South Africa’s leading insurers? Paracon is seeking a seasoned Platform Engineering Lead to spearhead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization’s technology platforms.
What We’re Looking For:
Our client, a top insurer renowned for its diverse range of general insurance products and services across South Africa and beyond, seeks a dynamic individual to lead our platform engineering efforts.
Role Overview:
As the Platform Engineering Lead, you will be at the forefront of our technological advancements, providing strategic leadership and guidance to our platform engineering team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Offering technical leadership to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Overseeing the design and implementation of scalable and reliable technology platforms.
- Providing expert-level guidance in managing and optimizing cloud resources on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Leading the development and maintenance of advanced automation scripts using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
- Implementing robust orchestration processes to automate complex deployment and configuration workflows.
- Leading incident response activities, participating in complex troubleshooting efforts, and contributing to the resolution of critical system issues.
- Collaborating with various teams (cross-functional, software, platform, security, data, architecture, and DevSecOps) to ensure successful delivery of outcomes.
- Conducting regular performance assessments, setting goals, and providing constructive feedback.
Minimum Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you should meet the following minimum requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in platform engineering and system administration.
- Expert proficiency in scripting languages Python and Bash.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and advanced cloud services.
- Experience working with Docker or Kubernetes.
- Experience with advanced CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and version control systems.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.
- Strong Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) skills.
Desired Skills and Experience:
While not mandatory, the following skills and experiences are desired:
- Familiarity with the insurance industry or financial services sector.
- Experience leading teams or projects in a similar capacity.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Relevant certifications in cloud computing, DevOps, or related fields.
Join Our Team:
If you are passionate about driving technological innovation and possess the skills and expertise outlined above, we invite you to join our team at Paracon. Together, we will continue to deliver exceptional insurance solutions while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the realm of technology.
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