Platform Engineer

Xebia is seeking a seasoned Platform Engineer with 9-15 years of experience to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in platform engineering, covering infrastructure, platform and services design, automation, and DevOps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies aligned with business objectives for platform engineering.
• Create frameworks for scalable platform delivery while adhering to best practices.
• Enhance and maintain platform capabilities to support cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate within agile teams to break down platform requirements into actionable tasks.
• Work with architects and technical leadership to evaluate and adopt emerging tools and technologies.
• Lead a team of platform engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Conduct peer reviews and give constructive feedback to ensure code quality and alignment with standards.
• Take ownership of the technical aspects of the platform, ensuring quality, scalability, and reliability.
• Recommend and implement technical improvements, including design, optimization, and new methodologies.
• Ensure cost optimization for Azure resources while maintaining performance and budget alignment.
• Regularly update and maintain platform documentation in accordance with best practices.

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure PaaS services (Event Hub, Azure Functions, ADF, Databricks, Synapse, Cosmos DB, Azure Storage ADLS Gen2).
• Proven experience with cloud and Big Data platforms such as Azure and Cloudera.
• Proficiency in CI/CD principles, DevOps, infrastructure-as-code (IaaC), and modern development practices (e.g., GitOps, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in implementing large-scale data platforms both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Deep understanding of Azure networking, cybersecurity, and inter-service security.
• Experience with tools such as Dataiku, PowerBi, and Tableau is a plus.

Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time

Language Requirements:
Not specified.

Note: Only immediate joiners will be considered for this position.