Platform Engineer

The Platform Engineer position will require heavy hands-on work on one or more public cloud platforms leveraging several PaaS services and marketplace services. This position will play a key role in the configuration, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting of platform components, which include (but not limited to) networking, VMs, API management services, Application Gateways, Load Balancers, Kubernetes clusters etc. The Platform Engineer will be expected to write code that bridges the gap between application and infrastructure using tools like Terraform and test the system so that it runs effectively and smoothly. This individual will develop and run diagnostics tests to verify the correct design of platform, which usually means writing code for diagnostics so that the testing of the platform takes place automatically. The individual is expected to collaborate and operate in parallel with the DevOps Engineers and Application Engineers. Mentoring and training other team members will be an expectation from this role.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Azure Cloud Infrastructure:

• Designing, implementing, and managing Azure-based cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, performance, and security.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy and maintain cloud services and resources.
• Monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting Azure environments to ensure high availability and cost-effectiveness.
• Technical Expertise with Microsoft Azure including foundational services such as Virtual Networks, Virtual Machines, Storage, Load Balancer, Azure Active Directory, App Service, Azure SQL Database, Azure Service Bus  , Application Gateway, Azure Redis Cache, Cosmos DB etc.

CI/CD:

• Developing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD /Azure DevOps pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.
• Automating software build, testing, and deployment processes to accelerate software delivery.
• Collaborating with development teams to enhance CI/CD practices and tools.

AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service):

• Setting up, configuring, and managing AKS clusters for container orchestration and management.

Cloudflare Integration:

• Integrating Cloudflare services to enhance security, performance, and scalability of web applications.
• Configuring and managing DNS, CDN, and DDoS protection solutions using Cloudflare.
• Collaborating with cybersecurity teams to implement robust security measures.

Monitoring and Observability:

• Implementing and configuring monitoring solutions using tools such as New Relic, Splunk, and Dynatrace.
• Creating dashboards and alerts to proactively identify and address performance and security issues.
• Analyzing monitoring data to optimize system performance and resource utilization.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Utilizing Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform /ARM templates/python/bash/PowerShell for infrastructure provisioning and automation.
• Maintaining version-controlled IaC scripts for infrastructure changes and updates.
• Implementing best practices for deploying and scaling containerized applications.
• Monitoring and ensuring the reliability and performance of AKS environments.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in designing and managing Azure-based cloud infrastructure.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in GitLab CI/CD pipelines and version control.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, or ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of AKS and containerization technologies.
• Intermediate knowledge in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of monitoring and observability tools like New Relic, Splunk, and Dynatrace.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer) a plus.

 

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.