About Appsilon
Appsilon is an ambitious and fast-growing software house and consultancy specializing in actions support systems and machine learning with Fortune 500 clients across the globe. We are a unique company inspired by a mission to improve our society and environment.
We are a global leader in R and Shiny, which are used by companies of all sizes to build data applications. When companies run into difficult problems or want to initiate large-scale enterprise projects, they come to Appsilon.
Join us as an exceptional Platform Engineer at Appsilon! We specialize in crafting advanced analytical applications for global leaders.
Our Platform Engineering Team is evolving to redefine project value. This team supports all aspects of Appsilon’s other independent business areas.
As a Platform Engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge tech, shape the future of platform engineering, and make a real impact. If you're resourceful, passionate about problem-solving, and eager to contribute to organizational success, this role is for you! Shape the future with us at Appsilon!
Your Goals:
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Technical Leadership: Lead the technical implementation of cloud platform solutions in client projects, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure architectures tailored to project needs.
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Client-Focused Solutions: We act as clients' primary technical point of contact, offering expert advice and custom solutions to meet their specific requirements.
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Project Delivery & Documentation: Oversee and drive the technical delivery of projects, ensuring milestones are met with high-quality standards and comprehensive documentation of architecture and decisions.
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Automation & Optimization: Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure configurations (Terraform, Ansible), continuously optimizing for efficiency and reliability.
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Cloud Expertise: Work extensively with AWS, Azure, and potentially Google Cloud to configure, maintain, and support client environments.
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Collaboration Across Teams: Provide domain knowledge and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to align on project objectives and technical requirements.
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Occasional On-Call Support: In accordance with client needs, provide sporadic on-call support for deployments or incidents across different time zones.
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Agile Workflow: Operate within an Agile/Scrum framework to ensure timely and collaborative project execution.
Must Have:
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Experience: 4+ years in a platform, cloud, or infrastructure engineering role, with substantial hands-on experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
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Education: Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience.
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Infrastructure as Code: Strong proficiency in Terraform and Ansible, familiarity with other IaC tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Puppet).
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Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred).
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System Administration: Deep knowledge of Linux and shell scripting.
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Network & Security: Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, VPN, TCP/IP, firewalls) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
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Client-Facing Skills: Demonstrated experience in client interactions, capable of managing expectations and delivering solutions in a consultative manner.
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Remote Work Experience: Experience in remote-first work environments, self-motivated and organized to manage tasks independently.
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Documentation & Communication: Fluent in English (C1 level minimum) with strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Legal Documentation: Valid passport or EU ID to facilitate travel if necessary.
Nice to Have:
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Certifications: AWS or Azure certifications are an advantage.
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Additional Tools & Tech: Familiarity with Posit, Domino, Databricks, SnowFlake or other similar tools is beneficial.
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Data Engineering Experience: Exposure to data engineering processes and tooling.
Personality Attributes We Value:
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Proactive & Resourceful: Takes initiative to troubleshoot and solve technical challenges, with a strong drive for continuous improvement.
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Client-Centric Mindset: Shows a commitment to understanding and meeting client needs.
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Adaptable & Resilient: Comfortable with ambiguity, able to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
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Effective Communicator: Skilled at conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
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Fearless & Conscientious: Unafraid to try new solutions, balanced with a thoughtful implementation and risk management approach.
In addition, we offer:
- Base Salary: 13,650 - 18,900 PLN or USD 2,800 - 4,000 (+ VAT / B2B) Monthly
- Total Compensation Together with Benefits: USD 3,570 - 5,035 Monthly
Benefits:
- Generous paid time off: Enjoy 26 days of paid holidays, plus the equivalent of public holidays in Poland, estimated at 13 days in 2024.
- Comprehensive sick leave: Receive 33 paid sick days per year at 80% of your salary.
- Life insurance: You and your family will be covered with life insurance.
- Professional Development Budget: Unlock a 5% addition to your salary dedicated to a Professional Development Budget for activities that help you grow.
- Training and conferences: Gain four paid annual days for training, conferences, events, or workshops.
- Personal assistant: Benefit from AskHenry, your dedicated assistant.
- Health benefits: Access private health care insurance (in Poland) or a cash equivalent if you're not in Poland.
- Fitness perks: Receive a FitProfit or FitSport membership card (in Poland) or a cash equivalent if you're not in Poland
- Flexible remote work: Embrace remote work with flexible hours tailored to your time zone and family life.
- Company-provided Laptop and Essential Computer Accessories for Enhanced Efficiency
Why Appsilon is a good place for you:
- We offer attractive compensation with extensive human-first, people-focused benefits to prioritize your personal and financial well-being
- Open, kind, and understanding of internal culture
- You will be supported by a direct manager who will introduce you to the company and help you choose the right path to develop yourself.
- High impact on the work of the whole company
- You will build, automate, and maintain environments for projects used by Fortune 500 companies.
- We have an amazing multicultural team ready to support you
- Your solutions will be used in impactful organizations
- We have a culture based on learning and experiments
Within 3 Months You’ll…
- Be an independent engineer in new projects (never alone!)
- Support other teams with your domain knowledge
- Start building your certification path
- Help make key decisions in solution design
- Take point in internal technological initiatives, and own solutions
- Be an integral part of the team, helping shape its path
Within 6 Months You’ll…
- Participate in defining new projects for clients
- Own and take point in the technical implementation of solutions
- Help refine our products and services
- Continue your certification path
- Own and take point in internal technical initiatives
- Automate!
- Innovate!
What can you expect during the recruitment process?
- Screening call with Recruiter
- Recruitment Task
- Technical Interview
- Final Interview
Appsilon is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of different backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.
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