Platform Engineer

As our new Implementation &
Platform Engineer, you’ll be the hands -on hero who brings these systems to
life. Commission sleek software with Ansible, Azure IoT, Docker & Git.
Calibrate sensors on -site. Debug networks like a detective. Monitor uptime from
the command line. Keep clients smiling through every deployment. You’ll blend
Linux mastery, Python/Bash scripting, container wizardry and real -world
industrial problem -solving into work that actually matters.

Based in beautiful Somerset West (Cape
winelands on your doorstep!), with the chance to get out to site and see your
code running in the real world. We’re looking for someone who owns their work,
asks great questions, communicates clearly, and gets a buzz from solving
puzzles that keep mines running safer and smoother.

Role Overview:

The Implementation & Platform Engineer
is responsible for the software commissioning and support of Smart Sensors that
are monitoring mining processes and continuous monitoring of the installed
sensors to ensure high uptime. This position is based at our Head Office in
Somerset West, reporting to the Commissioning and Support Manager.

Responsibilities will include:

• Support clients in identifying,
  implementing, and testing optimal software solutions.
  
• Installation, testing, and troubleshooting
  of software solutions.
  
• Calibration and configuration of sensor
  software installed on site.
  
• Monitoring servers and sensors deployed in
  the field on an ongoing basis as part of standby support and during deployment
  phase of a project.
  
• Commissioning of software via Ansible,
  Azure IoT, Git, and Docker Containers.
  
• Create and update Support and
  Commissioning documentation.
  
• Debug networking issues systematically.
  
• Inform relevant S3 team(s), as well as
  internal and external stakeholders where needed, if issues are detected in
  software that hinders clients’ operation.
  
• Ensure clients are satisfied with the
  results of implemented solutions provided by S3.
  
• Keep clients in the loop when addressing
  issue during the project deployment phase.
  
• Assist internal & client IT
  departments with infrastructure architecture planning and maintenance.
  

Requirements

• Certificate or diploma in IT or related
  qualification
  
• 3 -5 years’ experience in an Application,
  Implementation, IT support, or a similar role, in the IT and tech industry.
  
• Comfortable with Linux over command
  line/SSH.
  
• IP networking, network debugging and basic
  firewall setup
  
• Basic knowledge of scripting with Python
  or Bash
  
• Comfortable reading/editing TOML, JSON and
  Python config files
  
• Basic working knowledge of Git and service
  like GitHub/Gitlab
  
• Knowledge of cloud IoT technologies, such
  as AWS/Azure IoT
  
• Knowledge of Docker/Containers would be
  advantageous.
  
• Experience with OPC industrial protocol
  would be beneficial.
  
• Working knowledge of SQL Databases and SQL
  Queries would be beneficial.
  
• Willing to demonstrate
  personal/professional software projects