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saranshSan Jose, CAtoday

Occupations

Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsComputer Systems AnalystsNetwork and Computer Systems Administrators

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Computer Systems Design ServicesCustom Computer Programming ServicesComputer Facilities Management Services
Role: Platform Operator (IT Operations) / AMS (Application Managed Services)
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Overview:
  • Client is seeking a Platform Operator / AMS resource with strong IT operations, platform reliability, and DevOps exposure to support and operate an existing cloud-based platform.
  • Development work is minimal and secondary to operations.
  • The primary requirement is platform ownership and operational reliability, not new feature development.
  • Operations vs. Development Split
  • Operations: ~95%Development: ~5%NoteNot a full-stack developer role
  • Not a build-from-scratch role
  • Profiles that are heavily development- or coding-focused are likely to be a mismatch.
  • Ideal Profile
  • The right fit will demonstrate a "run-the-platform" mindset, with hands-on experience in operating and supporting production platforms.
  • Strong alignment will be seen in candidates who have:
  • Operated a similar platform in a production environment
  • Experience in AMS / platform operations
  • Comfort owning platform stability, reliability, and availability end-to-end
  • Pure developers or build-heavy profiles are not aligned to the current need.
Core Responsibilities:
  • Operate and support the existing platform
  • EnsurePlatform stability and reliability
  • Day-to-day operational health
  • Handle incidents, monitoring, and operational tasks Work closely with IT, platform, and business stakeholders
  • Skills & Experience Required
  • Strong IT operations background
  • Hands-on platform operations / reliability experience
  • Exposure to DevOps practices
  • Experience supporting cloud-based platforms
  • Prior experience operating a platform (not just building one)
  • Even As The Role Evolves
  • Operations will always outweigh development
  • This role will not become a 50/50 Dev/Ops position
  • Reporting Expectations
  • Reporting is not limited to infrastructure or platform health
  • Focus is on business or platform-related reporting, tied to Jet Studio
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Level

LeadL6

Location

San Jose, CA

Occupation

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Industry

Computer Systems Design Services

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