My client is looking for a skilled Platform Engineer to join their team in Belfast. This position focuses on upgrading legacy software and leading migrations from older systems to modern, efficient platforms. You’ll play a key role in shaping the technology that supports business operations, ensuring they transition smoothly from outdated systems while enhancing performance, scalability, and security.
Key Responsibilities:
* Legacy System Upgrades: Lead and execute the upgrade of legacy systems to meet current standards, ensuring minimal downtime and operational continuity.
* Software Migration: Design and implement migration strategies, transitioning applications and data from legacy environments to new platforms.
* Cloud Infrastructure Management: Utilize AWS services to manage cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and security align with business needs.
* Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate migrations and upgrades, providing guidance and support to ensure smooth integration.
* Autonomous Problem-Solving: Take ownership of projects and manage workloads independently, with minimal supervision.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Proven experience with software migrations, preferably involving legacy system upgrades.
* Strong knowledge of AWS, with experience in designing and managing cloud infrastructure.
* Ability to work independently, taking initiative to solve problems and drive projects forward.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Nice-to-Have:
* Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
* Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
* Background in CI/CD and DevOps methodologies.
For more information, contact Alice Armstrong at Hayward Hawk.