Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong expertise in PostgreSQL administration, including replication and performance tuning., Experience deploying PERN stack applications in cloud or on-premises environments., Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitHub actions or Azure DevOps for automation., Scripting and automation experience with Bash, Python, or similar languages..

Key responsabilities:

Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high availability and performance.

Deploy, configure, and maintain Express.js, React, and Node.js applications on Linux virtual machines.

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and troubleshoot system issues.

Provide technical support and maintain documentation for platform-related issues.

Job description

Role: Platform Engineer – PERN Linux System

Job Title: DevOps Engineer III

Location: Remote from anywhere in Wisconsin

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize our on-premise

commercial software applications built on PostgreSQL, Express.js, React, and Node.js. The ideal

candidate will be responsible for deploying, monitoring, securing, and scaling the PERN stack infrastructure

within a Linux-based virtualized environment. This role requires expertise in database administration,

Linux system management, scripting/automation, and security best practices. This role also includes app

administration, installation, deployments, configurations, versioning, app patching, performance monitoring

and optimizations.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Administration & Maintenance

 Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including backups, replication, indexing, and

query performance tuning.

 Deploy, configure, and maintain Express.js, React, and Node.js applications on Linux virtual

machines. This includes NGINX and PM2 platforms.

 Oversee on-premises system infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.

 Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.

 Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and network issues.

Security & Operations

 Review system hardening, data encryption, and access control policies align with security best

practices.

 Work with other teams to monitor vulnerabilities and apply security patches and updates.

 Assist in defining firewall rules, intrusion detection, and role-based access control (RBAC).

 Review compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements.

 Ensure proper backup, disaster recovery, and redundant configurations.

Support & Documentation

 Provide technical support for platform-related issues and troubleshooting.

 Maintain clear documentation for deployments, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.

 Train and support developers and IT staff on best practices and operational procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

 Strong expertise in PostgreSQL administration, including replication, backup strategies, and

performance tuning.

 Experience deploying PERN stack applications in a cloud or on-premises environment.

 Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitHub actions, Azure Devops pipelines, or Ansible for automation

Scripting and automation experience with Bash, Python or similar scripting.

Preferred Qualifications:

 Prior experience in IT infrastructure, DevSecOps, or SRE roles.

 Proficiency in Linux app and database server administration, with experience such as Ubuntu

or RHEL.

 Understanding of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and SSH hardening.

 Knowledge of OpenID Connect (OIDC) or Ldap as well as IAM tools such as Entra ID, Okta,

Active Directory, or centralized authentication mechanisms.

 Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware or Hyper-V)

Requirements

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

• 5-7+ years

• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL administration, including replication, backup strategies, and performance tuning.

• Experience deploying PERN stack applications in a cloud or on-premises environment.

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitHub actions, Azure Devops pipelines, or Ansible for automation.

• Scripting and automation experience with Bash, Python or similar scripting.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in IT infrastructure, DevSecOps, or SRE roles.

• Proficiency in Linux app and database server administration, with experience such as Ubuntu or RHEL.

• Understanding of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and SSH hardening.

• Knowledge of OpenID Connect (OIDC) or Ldap as well as IAM tools such as Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory, or centralized authentication mechanisms.

• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware or Hyper-V).

Project details:

This project is seeking someone who is a skilled Platform Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize our on-premise commercial software applications built on PostgreSQL, Express.js, React, and Node.js. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, monitoring, securing, and scaling the PERN stack infrastructure within a Linux-based virtualized environment. This role requires expertise in database administration, Linux system management, scripting/automation, and security best practices. This role also includes app administration, installation, deployments, configurations, versioning, app patching, performance monitoring and optimizations.

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