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Platform Engineer

Sand Tech Holdings Limited
Location
Rwanda
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Healthcare
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum of 5 years in cloud/platform engineering, with significant hands-on time operating Kubernetes in production
  • Proven track record of designing and running scalable, secure, and reliable cloud- and container-based platforms
  • Experience managing on-premise and bare-metal deployments of Kubernetes clusters
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to research deeply and develop innovative solutions to complex infrastructure challenges
  • Strong communication skills and a genuine ability to collaborate across cross-functional, distributed teams
What the job really is

As a Platform Engineer at Sand, you will be responsible for owning and managing Kubernetes clusters that support healthcare ministries across various countries. Your role will involve designing, deploying, and operating these clusters, automating processes using GitOps, and ensuring the reliability and security of critical systems. You will also develop CI/CD pipelines, implement observability practices, and troubleshoot infrastructure issues to maintain system integrity.

Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant travel across Africa, which may impact work-life balance
  • Focus on Kubernetes and cloud platforms may limit exposure to other technologies
  • Hands-on site reliability role may require on-call duties or high-pressure situations
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