Associate Platform Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
The World Bank Group is a global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. Established with 189 member countries and over 130 offices worldwide, the organization is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. The World Bank Group works with public and private sector partners to invest in groundbreaking projects and utilize data, research, and technology to develop solutions to urgent global challenges. Their mission is to help clients solve their greatest development challenges, and they are committed to making a significant impact on the world.

Job Overview:
The Associate Platform Engineer position at the World Bank involves executing the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of internal platforms that facilitate secure and scalable software delivery. This role requires collaboration with technical teams and the application of modern cloud technologies, automation, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices. The engineer will be responsible for delivering standardized, automated self-service workflows while adhering to platform guardrails and observability. The position aims to continuously improve reliability, compliance, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cost across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ultimately reducing the cognitive load on developers. The role is crucial in supporting the World Bank Group's mission of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity on a livable planet.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate Platform Engineer will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including:

• ERP System Engineering, Management, and Administration: This includes managing SAP Basis, SAP ECC/S4/BW, and ensuring security, user provisioning, role management, and bugfix/hotfix management.
• ERP Management: The engineer will oversee SAP Interfaces, Process Orchestration, HANA Database, and ensure compliance with audit findings and ICFR.
• Financial Support: Providing support for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes.
• Bot Integration: Supporting ERP-related bot integrations, addressing issues, fixes, and security concerns.
• Platform Design and Implementation: Developing, implementing, and maintaining scalable platform solutions to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Continuous Monitoring and Improvement: Participating in the evaluation and integration of new technologies, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues to maintain uptime.
• Security Management: Collaborating with security teams to implement and maintain platform security measures, conducting vulnerability assessments, and contributing to remediation strategies.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Associate Platform Engineer position should possess a Master's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered. Core skills required for this role include advanced knowledge in automation and robotics, CI/CD pipelines, corporate governance, configuration management, cloud computing, DevOps, system development life cycle (SDLC), programming/coding, operating systems, site reliability engineering, database management, infrastructure as code (IaC), and middleware installation. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate strong influencing skills and advanced analytical reasoning capabilities.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position typically includes a Master's degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering, along with substantial professional experience. A Bachelor's degree may also be acceptable if accompanied by significant relevant experience, specifically in areas related to platform engineering and management.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have a significant level of experience, typically 5 years for those with a Master's degree or 7 years for those with a Bachelor's degree. This experience should be in relevant fields such as information technology, platform engineering, or software development, with a focus on cloud technologies, automation, and DevOps practices. Candidates should have a proven track record of executing complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered a plus, although specific preferred languages are not listed in the job description.

Additional Notes:
This position is a local recruitment opportunity with a term duration of 3 years. The World Bank Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, and paid leave, including parental leave. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. The World Bank Group also emphasizes a culture of urgency, thoughtful risk-taking, and empowerment and accountability among its employees.