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Job Title: Cloud & Application Platform Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC – 3 days/week onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Exp: 7 years
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud & Application Platform Engineer with strong expertise in cloud migration, application support, infrastructure services, and automation. This role requires hands-on experience in modernizing enterprise applications and supporting mission-critical workloads in a cloud-native environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Migration & Modernization
Lead onboarding, migration, and operationalization of applications to Data Private Cloud (DPC/NGDC).
Align infrastructure components including OpenShift (OCP), S3, and NAS.
Apply strong cloud architecture knowledge to ensure scalable and secure deployments.
Application Support & Containerization
Support and maintain Java and .NET applications across environments.
Deploy and manage workloads on OpenShift, including containerization, build packs, JVM tuning, and resource (pod/memory) optimization.
Security & Certificate Management
Manage certificates using Venafi and support SSH/authentication protocols.
Troubleshoot certificate and access-related issues.
Infrastructure & Platform Services
Configure and manage core platform services, including:
API Gateway (Apigee) for secure and scalable API enablement
File transfer solutions (NDM/SFTP), including node configuration and service account setup
S3 storage tenants and access control models
Load balancing (AVI/VIPs) to support high availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery
Change Management (ServiceNow)
Execute and govern ServiceNow Change Management (CHG) processes
Monitor, review, and validate deployment procedures for production readiness
Provide guidance and support to development teams for release and deployment activities
User Access Management
Conduct entitlement reviews to ensure appropriate access controls
Manage service accounts and credential lifecycle, including secure password management
Qualifications
Strong expertise in cloud platforms and container technologies (OpenShift preferred).
Hands-on experience with Java/.NET application ecosystems.
Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure, monitoring, and security frameworks.
Key Expectations
High level of technical depth in cloud and platform engineering.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work across cross-functional teams and drive end-to-end delivery.
Expectation is for individual to multitask and work on a wide array of Appln Mgmt Functions.