Platform Engineer

Msida, Malta Island
Permanent
Full-time

3 hours ago

Position OverviewAs a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for the management and optimization of our CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, ephemeral environments, and production platforms. You will play a key role in ensuring the performance, security, and scalability of systems across the company. Your ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and your passion for automation and continuous improvement will be essential to driving the team’s successKey Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate platform infrastructure provisioning and deployment, ensuring seamless integration with development workflows and operational scalability.
Own the operational health and performance of both production and pre production environments. Ensure platform availability, scalability, security, and cost efficiency by regularly monitoring platform health metrics and optimizing resources.
Build, maintain and support ephemeral environments for development, testing, and QA. Automate provisioning and decommissioning of these environments to ensure efficient use of resources and to minimize operational overhead
Work closely with engineering, development, and product teams to ensure platform services are aligned with development needs. Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot, resolved issues, and enhance collaboration throughout the development lifecycle
Performance Monitoring & Incident Response: Utilize monitoring tool (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) to monitor platform performance and quickly respond to incidents, leading root cause analysis, resolving performance issues, and implementing preventative measures
Security & Compliance: Ensure platform infrastructure adheres to security policies and compliance standards. Collaborate with security teams to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities, proactively implementing fixes and safeguards.
Process Improvement & Innovation: Champion the adoption of best practices, CI/CD tools, and automation frameworks to drive continuous improvements in platform engineering processes. Regularly assess and introduce new tools or methodologies to enhance team performance and platform reliability.
Maintain high-quality documentation for platform processes, including contribution guides, incident handling procedures, and operational best practices. Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team, ensuring clarity and consistency.
Support the development of junior engineers by providing guidance and mentorship in technical skills, troubleshooting methodologies, and platform engineering best practices.
Platform Optimization: Regularly assess platform infrastructure to identify opportunities for optimization and cost reduction, ensuring the platform remains efficient, scalable, and responsive to business needs

Requirements

Ability to inspire, mentor, and guide platform engineers and developers in solving complex technical challenges, improving skills, and fostering a collaborative, high performance team culture.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities to resolve issues across various environments (development, pre-production,production) while maintaining operational stability.
Ability to effectively collaborate across engineering, development, and product teams. Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Comfortable with evolving technologies and rapidly changing requirements. Able to pivot when necessary and implement new tools or methods to improve platform engineering processes.
Communication: Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal, to share progress updates, incident reports, and process documentation with internal teams and leadership.
A strong focus on precision in platform architecture, code quality, documentation, and troubleshooting processes, ensuring no details are overlooked that might impact system stability or performance.
Continuous Improvement: A mindset of driving change and improvement within the platform team and the wider engineering organization, always seeking to streamline operations and enhance quality.
An awareness of security best practices and a proactive approach to ensuring platform systems are secure and resilient.
Effective prioritization of tasks, balancing project delivery, incident response, and long-term platform optimization goals to meet deadlines and team objectives.

The above duties provide a generic description of the Employee’s day to day responsibilities but should in no way be deemed to be an exhaustive list. Additional related, duties may be assigned by the Line Manager in line with business exigencies and continuity.Why Work With Us?At Silverspin, we’re not just about work—we’re about passion, innovation, and community. Joining us means you’ll be part of a team that celebrates creativity, supports professional growth, and values every voice. We’re committed to making Silverspin a place where you’ll be excited to come to work every day (and maybe have a little fun along the way!). 🎉💼 We offer:

Competitive Salary & Benefits
Growth & Development Opportunities
Creative and Collaborative Environment

Silverspin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.At Silverspin, we’re reshaping the world of iGaming with cutting-edge technology and a passion for innovation. We’re dedicated to delivering exceptional player experiences that stand out in a crowded market.We thrive on bold ideas, smart tech, and great people. If you’re ready to be part of a tech-first company where your creativity and skills can shine, Silverspin is the place for you!

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