Platform Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a pioneering international financial institution established in 199

• The EBRD's mission is to foster the transition towards open market-oriented economies and promote private and entrepreneurial initiative in countries from Central Europe to Central Asia and the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean. The organization operates in over 30 countries and employs a diverse workforce that reflects the rich variety of cultures and nationalities in the regions it serves. The EBRD is committed to sustainability, equality, and digital transformation, making it a unique workplace for professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Job Overview:
As a Platform Engineer at EBRD, you will play a crucial role in leading the transformation of cloud-native architectures and containerized microservices on the Azure platform. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and supporting hyperscale Azure architectures, ensuring that the solutions you deliver are secure, highly available, and resilient. You will be at the forefront of implementing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and utilizing observability tools to create robust enterprise-scale platforms. This position requires you to re-architect legacy applications and orchestrate cloud-native services, making a significant impact on the organization’s operational excellence. You will collaborate with various teams, embed DevOps best practices, and troubleshoot a range of issues from infrastructure quirks to application performance, all while guiding the organization towards a more automated future. If you are certified, experienced, and eager to drive cloud-first innovation, this role is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Platform Engineer include but are not limited to: designing and implementing hyperscale cloud architectures, supporting microservice-oriented and containerized solutions, consulting on DevOps practices across different squads, troubleshooting application issues, and managing infrastructure effectively. You will also be responsible for setting up CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high availability architectures, and implementing disaster recovery solutions. Familiarity with both commercial and open-source observability tools is essential, as is the ability to provision platforms through IaC tools. You will be expected to migrate workloads between on-premise and hyperscale cloud environments and re-architect applications to function efficiently in cloud settings. Additionally, you will work closely with Managed Service Providers and Professional Service Partners to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess intermediate to advanced technology certifications in their area of specialization, as well as entry-level service management certifications such as ITIL Foundation. A robust understanding of software development principles, infrastructure management, and performance monitoring approaches is essential. Experience with Microsoft Azure, production-level containers, and orchestration tools is required, along with a proven track record of working with enterprise-scale applications and API gateways. The ability to apply DevOps tools and practices to on-premise workloads is also necessary for this role.

Educational Background:
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is typically required for this position. Advanced degrees or specialized certifications in cloud computing, DevOps, or related areas may be advantageous and are often preferred by employers in this sector.

Experience:
Candidates should have substantial experience in designing, implementing, and supporting hyperscale cloud architectures, as well as experience with microservice-oriented and containerized solutions. A background in consulting on DevOps practices and working with Managed Service Providers is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of troubleshooting application issues and managing infrastructure effectively, with a strong focus on performance monitoring and optimization.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within the organization. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those relevant to the EBRD's member countries, would be considered an asset and could enhance a candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of three years. The EBRD promotes a flexible working environment, expecting employees to attend the office approximately 50% of their working time. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of their background, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all.