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The Platform / Systems Engineer works as an integral part of an Agile team to ensure sound system design and architecture. This position collaborates with Non IT Meijer team members, IT leadership, developers, and other stakeholders to assess server, Linux and container technologies. Specific focus on Linux (Red Hat, preferred) and Kubernetes (OpenShift, preferred). The Platform / Systems Engineer will work with a team to implement and maintain Linux and Container infrastructure environments. This position will also collaborate with domain architects on architectural runway, and own the application release process.

*This position offers a flexible/remote work model. Monday-Friday remote work, but team members must reside within Meijer's six-state footprint (MI, IN, IL, WI, KY, OH). Reporting to the corporate office in Grand Rapids, MI may occasionally be required.*

What You'll be Doing:

Developing, designing, and implementing in lab and production Linux or container solutions which meet the business need.

Assist with support and maintenance for deployed servers, containers, and applications.

Consult with the domain architect to develop the Architectural Runway in support of new business Features and Capabilities

Provide oversight and foster an environment with Built-In Quality and a focus on automation

Create systems and applications with a focus on monitoring to maintain system availability

Participate with customers and vendors in planning, definition, and high-level design of the IT solution and explore solution alternatives.

Work with portfolio stakeholders, notably the Enterprise Architect, to develop, analyze, split, and realize the implementation of enabler epics.

Collaborates with Systems Architects, other Systems Engineers, and the infrastructure team to develop the Architectural Runway to support development of system features.

Actively participates in all Agile ceremonies. This job role may also provide facilitation of activities for Agile teams within Meijer ITS as acting scrum master.

This job profile is not intended to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree OR 12 years' experience (or comparable combination of education and related experience).

Any SAFe certification

6+ years’ experience in software or application engineering and IT support required.

Demonstrated proficiency in release management.

Excellent communication skills.

Experience on multiple project teams in a cross-functional environment. Agile teams preferred.

Knowledge and execution of Red Hat Openshift 4.10.+

Ability to manage manyedge OpenShift Clusters

Excels in Ansible, RHACM, Bare metal Openshift deployments

Able to automate all aspects of Openshift

Active directory knowledge a plus

Linux RHEL 8 & 9, Enterprise Storage and Backup knowledge a plus

Knowledge and execution of various Agile approaches, such as test-driven development, Dev Ops, emergent design, continuous integration and release management.

Strong knowledge of development tools, coding languages, and testing or strong business knowledge with hands on experience managing vendor package configuration and implementation.

Proficient in multiple technologies or systems.

Strong knowledge and understanding of structured analysis and technical design techniques.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong team-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge of agile practices in a cross-functional environment preferred.

Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs.