Latest Job Announcement at Fido
POSITION: Platform Engineer
Who we are
Fido enables millions throughout Africa to manage their finances effortlessly. As a pioneer in advanced financial technology, Fido paves the path for establishing credit, accessing immediate loans, making wise investments, and acquiring customized insurance. No bank hours, no concealed charges, only limitless possibilities.
From urban hubs to countryside towns, Fido is dismantling obstacles and enabling financial independence, offering access to cutting-edge tools and services that promote development and empowerment. By utilizing cutting-edge technology, Fido is creating a future filled with opportunities and financial inclusion throughout the continent.
Become a member of the team and help spearhead this transformative shift, making a difference where it is needed most.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and enhance AWS services such as API Gateway, EKS, Lambda, Step Functions, EC2, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, RDS, and others.
- Establish and uphold network and security protocols to guarantee the reliability and efficiency of our platforms.
- Assist in the creation and functioning of our microservices framework within EKS settings.
- Employ GitHub Actions for CI/CD and utilize GitOps methodologies along with ArgoCD to enhance deployment workflows.
- Manage and resolve issues in Linux-based systems.
- Create scripts and automation utilities with Python and Bash to enhance operational efficiency.
- Sustain and enhance web services along with API integrations.
- Utilize monitoring tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, and Grafana to maintain optimal performance and availability of our services.
- Handle infrastructure through code with Terraform and CloudFormation.
- Create and implement new resources to enhance the efficiency of development and operations workflows.
- Collaborate closely with developers, data engineers, and data scientists to enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of services.
- Tasked with managing and enhancing a vital real-time B2C production system, catering to hundreds of thousands of end-users, while guaranteeing high availability, scalability, and performance.
Requirements
We are looking for a driven and skilled Platform Engineer to be part of our platform engineering team. The perfect candidate will possess a strong enthusiasm for cloud technologies, and microservices, as well as a thorough comprehension of networking and security fundamentals. As a Platform Engineer at Fido, you will be essential in overseeing and improving our Cloud infrastructure, guaranteeing top performance and security.
- 1–2 years of experience in platform development or a similar area.
- Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and microservices architecture.
- Expertise in network and security concepts.
- Familiarity with managing containers through Kubernetes and EKS.
- Knowledge of CI/CD practices, especially with GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and GitOps approaches – beneficial.
- Deep understanding of Linux systems.
- Skilled in scripting using Python/Go and Bash.
- Familiarity with web services and API management is a plus.
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana is a plus.
- Familiarity with Customize for managing Kubernetes manifests – a benefit.
- Familiarity with Crossplane – beneficial.
- Familiarity with the development of platform engineering tools – a plus.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code techniques, especially concerning Terragrunt, Terraform, and AWS CloudFormation.
- Fast learner who is enthusiastic about emerging technologies and has a proactive attitude toward tackling challenges.
- Outstanding communication abilities and the capacity to collaborate effectively within a team setting.
- Familiarity with Cloudflare – a benefit.
- A robust feeling of responsibility and ownership.
- An excellent collaborator, eager to work closely with developers and within the same team.
How to Apply for this Job at Fido
Closing Date: February 24, 2025
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