Power Platform Engineer

👋 About Applied Information Sciences:

Since 1982, AIS has been 100% dedicated to its employees. As an employee-owned company, they prioritize a thriving workplace and welcome employee input. They seek passionate individuals excited by innovative solutions and emerging technologies.

🚀 The Role:

We're searching for a skilled Power Platform Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in DevOps, IaC, backend development, and application delivery. This crucial role involves building a scalable, secure, and reliable hybrid platform supporting multiple applications across Azure and on-premises environments.

What You'll Do:

• 🛠️ Design and implement CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• 🏗️ Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform Enterprise Cloud, focusing on Azure Landing Zones.
• 🚢 Manage Kubernetes workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• 💻 Demonstrate proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (C#, Python, Node.js, or Go).
• ✍️ Write production-quality code to extend pipeline functionality and implement custom solutions.
• 🔒 Collaborate on DevSecOps principles, implementing security gates (e.g., Veracode, Kyverno, Palo Alto).
• 🧰 Build small APIs and automation tools to enhance platform reliability.
• 📊 Monitor and optimize platform health using Dynatrace and other observability tools.
• ☁️ Work on hybrid platform initiatives to streamline delivery pipelines.
• 🤝 Work cross-functionally with various engineering teams.
• 🤝 Participate in Agile ceremonies.

🎯 What We're Looking For:

• Required:
  • Proficiency in at least one backend development language (C#, Python, Node.js, or Go).
  • Experience with Azure Pipelines, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and GitHub Enterprise.
  • Experience in Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and Nginx ingress controllers.
  • Familiarity with GitOps (FluxCD, ArgoCD) and Kubernetes tooling (Carpenter, Reloader, Kustomize, Azure CSI, Secret Vaulting solutions).
  • Experience with Azure Front Door, Application Gateway, Load Balancers, and Azure Traffic Manager.
  • Working knowledge of Terraform Enterprise Cloud and policy-as-code tools (Azure Policy, Kyverno, Palo Alto).
  • Knowledge of API Management solutions (Azure API Management, IBM API Central).
  • Understanding of web hosting containers (Nginx, Caddy, IIS).
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Dynatrace, Splunk, or Datadog).
  • Familiarity with trunk-based development and security platforms like Veracode.
  • Understanding of hybrid cloud platforms, including on-premises tools like BIPIP F5 and Octopus Deploy.
  • Understanding of Application Artifact Solutions like Jfrog, Azure Artifact.
  • Understanding of Application Configuration for C#, React.Js, Python leveraging Variable Groups, Library Sets and or Azure Configuration.
• Nice to Have:
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
  • Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification.
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification.
  • Terraform Associate Certification.
  • Docker Certified Associate certification.

🌎 Location: Remote (Worldwide)

Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need.