Platform Engineer

About the Role

Datamatics Technologies is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to join our team in Dammam, Eastern region. This full-time role focuses on supporting the installation, configuration, integration, and operationalization of an on-premises modern data platform. The successful candidate will be instrumental in infrastructure setup, platform administration, security integration, environment management, and ensuring platform reliability across Development, QA, and Production environments.

Role Overview

The Platform Engineer will be responsible for deploying and managing enterprise data platforms within highly secured environments. This includes strong capabilities in troubleshooting, operational support, and infrastructure management. The role requires hands-on experience with various data platform components and a focus on maintaining stability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer data platform components in an on-premises environment.
• Deploy and manage MinIO Object Storage and Apache Iceberg-based data lakehouse architecture.
• Install, configure, and optimize Starburst and/or Dremio platforms for data virtualization and querying.
• Deploy, administer, and support Apache Spark clusters and processing services.
• Install, configure, and manage Informatica components, ensuring seamless integration with the platform ecosystem.
• Configure and maintain Development, QA, and Production environments.
• Integrate platform components with enterprise security services, including Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Active Directory / LDAP, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Implement and support Git-based DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Manage monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, and operational readiness processes.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure platform stability, availability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot deployment, configuration, integration, and connectivity issues across the platform stack.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a relevant platform engineering role.
• Proven hands-on experience deploying enterprise data platforms in highly secured environments.
• Strong capabilities in troubleshooting, operational support, and infrastructure management.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a collaborative environment, engaging with various technical teams to ensure robust platform operations.

Application Process

Salary details for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.