Platform Engineer - DevTools Support
First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026.
Role Summary :
We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer specializing in DevTools support to join our engineering team. This role focuses on administering, optimizing, and supporting critical developer tooling infrastructure that enables engineering teams to build, test, and deploy software efficiently and securely.
Key Responsibilities :
- Administer and maintain core DevTools platforms, including GitLab, GitHub, and Artifactory.
- Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery processes.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for development teams.
- Manage user access, permissions, and security configurations.
- Monitor platform performance and availability, implementing proactive improvements.
- Collaborate with development teams to enhance developer productivity.
- Create and maintain documentation for platform configurations and best practices.
- Automate routine tasks related to platform administration.
- Integrate security scanning tools into development workflows.
- Stay current with industry trends and recommend improvements.
Required Skills :
- Strong hands-on experience with GitLab administration and configuration.
- Proficiency in GitHub Enterprise management and workflows.
- Experience managing JFrog Artifactory for artifact storage.
- Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Groovy.
- Understanding of CI/CD principles, pipeline design, and delivery best practices.
- Experience with version control systems and branching strategies.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Skills :
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with application security tools (Mend, Fortify, Checkmarx, Wiz).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
- Understanding of DevSecOps practices and SSDLC.
Core Technology Stack :
- Developer Tooling : GitLab, GitHub Enterprise, JFrog Artifactory
- CI/CD : GitLab CI/CD, pipeline automation
- Scripting : Bash, Python, Groovy
- Security : Mend, Fortify, Checkmarx, Wiz
- Infrastructure : Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes
What We Are Looking For :
We are looking for a hands-on platform engineer who can keep essential developer tools reliable, secure, and easy to use. The successful candidate will combine strong administration and automation skills with a service-oriented mindset.
Skills
DevOps, Github, CI/CD Pipeline, Python, Bash Scripting, JFrog, Git