Platform Engineer
SimplifyNext • SingaporeSimplifyNext is one of ASEAN’s most innovative Automation and AI consultancies, empowering organisations to scale automation, integrate Generative and Agentic AI, and deliver next-generation digital platforms. Our team blends strategy, technology, and design to transform how businesses work.
Our portfolio spans ASEAN and global clients across multiple industries, where we’ve successfully driven large-scale automation programmes, next-gen application modernisation, and enterprise AI initiatives. Recognized as one of Singapore’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies 2024 (Straits Times & Statista) and High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2024 (Financial Times & Statista), we are proud of our track record in building transformation journeys that last.
We partner with leading platforms and ecosystems including ServiceNow, UiPath, OutSystems, Salesforce, Microsoft, AWS, and more — and continue to invest in Centres of Excellence, enablement programs, and Citizen Developer initiatives to accelerate innovation and deliver high-impact digital experiences.
Our Platform Engineering team supports enterprise-grade infrastructure environments that power large-scale automation and application workloads. We combine strong engineering discipline with modern platform practices to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure systems for our customers.
What You’ll Do
- You will support and operate enterprise-grade infrastructure platforms hosted across private infrastructure and cloud environments, taking ownership of platform stability and operational excellence.
- Your responsibilities include:
- Administering and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, including security patching, performance monitoring, log analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Automating operational tasks using Bash scripting.
- Managing Kubernetes clusters, including cluster monitoring, node and workload management, persistent volume management, and platform upgrades.
- Troubleshooting operating system and container-level issues across environments.
- Supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments, including database health checks, login and permission management, and performance monitoring.
- Collaborating with infrastructure, network, and database teams to diagnose issues across compute, storage, and networking layers.
- Contributing to structured incident, change, and configuration management processes.
- Maintaining operational documentation and continuously improving platform reliability and efficiency.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for engineers with a strong ownership mindset who take responsibility for platform reliability and operational quality.
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 4 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, platform operations, or system administration roles.
- Strong hands-on experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in production environments.
- Practical experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production.
- Experience working with persistent volumes and enterprise storage integration within Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in Bash scripting for automation of operational tasks.
- Solid understanding of infrastructure networking fundamentals such as DNS, firewall rules, routing concepts, and load balancing.
- Experience in private data centre and/or cloud environments (e.g., AWS).
- Exposure to tools such as ArgoCD or similar GitOps workflows is a plus.
- Singapore Citizen (required due to projects in regulated industry verticals).
Why Join Us
- Structured certification sponsorship and mentorship.
- Exposure to modern Kubernetes-based enterprise platforms.
- Opportunity to grow into senior engineering and infrastructure leadership roles.
- Work alongside experienced architects and consulting leaders in a fast-growing technology firm.
At SimplifyNext, we’re committed to building a team of curious, driven, and forward-thinking individuals who care deeply about creating meaningful impact through technology. If you’re excited by the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and shape the future of digital transformation across the region, we’d be happy to hear from you.