Implementation & Platform Engineer

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Our client in the Industrial IoT Industry, requires the services of an Implementation & Platform Engineer to join their team.

Key performance areas

  • Installation, testing, and troubleshooting of software solutions.
  • Calibration and configuration of sensor software installed on site.
  • Support clients in identifying, implementing, and testing optimal software solutions.
  • Monitoring servers and sensors deployed in the field on an ongoing basis as part of standby support and during deployment phase of a project.
  • Commissioning of software via Ansible, Azure IoT, Git, and Docker Containers.
  • Inform relevant S3 team(s), as well as internal and external stakeholders where needed, if issues are detected in software that hinders clients’ operation.
  • Create and update Support and Commissioning documentation.
  • Debug networking issues systematically.
  • Ensure clients are satisfied with the results of implemented solutions provided by S3.
  • Assist internal & client IT departments with infrastructure architecture planning and maintenance.
  • Keep clients in the loop when addressing issue during the project deployment phase.

The successful candidate must have

  • Matric with a Certificate or diploma in IT or related qualification
  • Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience in an Application, Implementation, IT support, or a similar role, in the IT and Technology Industry
  • Excellent computer literacy (MS Office – Outlook, Word & Excel)
  • Comfortable with Linux over command line/SSH
  • Must have working knowledge of IP networking, network debugging and basic firewall setup
  • Must have basic knowledge of scripting with Python or Bash
  • Must be comfortable reading/editing TOML, JSON and Python config files
  • Must have basic working knowledge of Git and service like GitHub/Gitlab
  • Knowledge of cloud IoT technologies, such as AWS/Azure IoT
  • Knowledge of Docker/Containers would be advantageous
  • Experience with OPC industrial protocol would be beneficial
  • Working knowledge of SQL Databases and SQL Queries would be beneficial
  • Willing to demonstrate personal/professional software projects
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
  • Technical aptitude and ability to learn and adapt
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Must be willing to ask questions
  • Must have a driver’s licence and own reliable transport

To be discussed during the interview stage.

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Recruiter: Wallindi Schirnig

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