Senior Platform Engineer (GCP)

About us

GetInData | Part of Xebia is a leading data company working for international Clients, delivering innovative projects related to Data, AI, Cloud, Analytics, ML/LLM, and GenAI. The company was founded in 2014 by data engineers and today brings together 120 Data & AI experts. Our Clients are both fast-growing scaleups and large corporations that are industry leaders. In 2022, we joined forces with Xebia Group to broaden our horizons and bring new international opportunities.

What about the projects we work with?
We run a variety of projects in which our sweepmasters can excel. Advanced Analytics, Data Platforms, Streaming Analytics Platforms, Machine Learning Models, Generative AI and more. We like working with top technologies and open-source solutions for Data & AI and ML/AI. In our portfolio, you can find Clients from many industries, e.g., media, e-commerce, retail, fintech, banking, and telcos, such as Truecaller, Spotify, ING, Acast, Volt, Play, and Allegro. You can read some customer stories here.

What else do we do besides working on projects?
We conduct many initiatives like Guilds and Labs and other knowledge-sharing initiatives. We build a community around Data & AI, thanks to our conference Big Data Technology Warsaw Summit, meetup Warsaw Data Tech Talks, Radio Data podcast, and DATA Pill newsletter.

Data & AI projects that we run and the company's philosophy of sharing knowledge and ideas in this field make GetInData | Part of Xebia not only a great place to work but also a place that provides you with a real opportunity to boost your career.

If you want to be up to date with the latest news from us, please follow up on our LinkedIn profile.

About role

Platform Engineers are tasked with building, maintaining, and evolving the core infrastructure that underpins a wide range of software applications and services. They collaborate closely with software developers, data engineers, IT operations, and network teams to ensure the platform is robust, scalable, and high-performing. Their responsibilities include configuring and managing servers, databases, and networks, applying modern technologies, and following industry best practices. They also handle system monitoring, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to capacity planning, security assessments, and disaster recovery to ensure reliability. Staying current with industry trends is key to driving ongoing improvements. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Architecture and execution of migration to GCP

• Management of multi-platform environments

• Working alongside Platform Engineers to assess and choose suitable technologies and tools for the project

• R&D, maintenance, and monitoring of the platform's components

• Implementing intricate data intake procedures

• Constructing efficient data models

• Implementing and executing policies aligned with the company's strategic plans concerning used technologies, work organization, etc.

• Providing training and fostering knowledge-sharing

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL

• Solid understanding and practical experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Familiarity with the BigQuery data analytics platform

• Hands-on experience with GKE and Docker

• Background in software development with a strong grasp of engineering principles, best practices, and solution design

• In-depth knowledge of DevOps methodologies and tools, including Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines

• Proficient in version control systems, preferably Git

• Experience in administering Linux, Unix, and Windows environments

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