Junior Platform Engineer
Job Description
JMA Wireless is at the forefront of making 5G technology accessible to organizations with critical connectivity needs. As a Junior Platform Engineer in our R&D department, you'll play a crucial role in managing and maintaining platform services that support our innovative R&D activities. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including OpenShift clusters, distributed storage systems (Ceph), and modern monitoring solutions.
The role combines hands-on technical work with collaborative team engagement, allowing you to develop expertise in both infrastructure management and DevOps practices. You'll be responsible for various aspects of platform engineering, from virtual machine provisioning to implementing monitoring solutions and managing network configurations. This position is perfect for someone starting their career in platform engineering, offering exposure to both traditional IT infrastructure and modern cloud-native technologies.
Working at JMA Wireless means being part of a company that's shaping the future of connectivity. We're not just adding another G to mobile phones – we're enabling a transformative change in how the world operates. Our solutions power connectivity in iconic stadiums, leading universities, healthcare facilities, and major transit centers.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in computer science or engineering, with a passion for infrastructure and automation. While the role requires technical expertise, we also value strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities. Being bilingual in Italian and English is essential for effective collaboration with our international teams.
We offer a hybrid work environment in Bologna, Italy, providing flexibility while maintaining strong team connections. JMA Wireless is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where differences are embraced and celebrated. We provide equal opportunities regardless of background, making it an excellent place to grow your career while contributing to meaningful technological advancement.
Responsibilities For Junior Platform Engineer
- Assist in maintaining and optimizing the OpenShift-based platform used for R&D activities
- Learn and assist in implementing monitoring solutions to ensure platform reliability
- Support the generation of reports on platform performance and resource usage
- Assist in virtual machine provisioning and automation processes
- Contribute to backup and disaster recovery strategies
- Learn to administer and optimize the Ceph cluster as a distributed storage solution
- Collaborate with other R&D teams and senior engineers to enhance platform capabilities
- Develop skills in automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices
- Help with asset management, ensuring proper tracking and lifecycle management
- Help manage IP address allocation (IPAM) and network configuration
- Handle monitoring and alerting for HW issues, Network issues and Expired Support
- Manage R&D Networking and Hardware
- Refactor Server Room colocation and cabling
Requirements For Junior Platform Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science (Master's degree is a plus)
- 0-2+ Years of experience as a Network/IT engineer or System Administrator or DevOps Engineer
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with server management and network device configurations
- Proficiency with Python and Bash scripting languages
- Proficiency with RESTful API concepts
- Good Knowledges of Linux Operating System and command line
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Virtualization and container technologies
- Bilingual in Italian & English
- Familiarity with tools like Netbox, Prometheus, Grafana is a plus
- Familiarity with Kubernetes is a plus
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