Platform Engineer
Platform Engineer- NiFi SMEIs now requiring 3 days onsite in Denver CO- will need to be able to relocate for the position or be local to DenverTechnical Requirements:NiFi Administration: Managing dedicated NiFi clusters, providing backend and infrastructure support, and developing ETL processes within cluster environments.Linux Expertise: Strong Linux system knowledge is essential, as all systems operate on Linux.Preferred Skills:Programming & Scripting: Experience with regular expressions (RegEx) for ETL field processing and Bash scripting.AWS Skills (Preferred): Familiarity with S3 (data lakes), F3, and Athena.Monitoring Tools: Uses Datadog for monitoring-easy to learn if unfamiliar.We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Platform Engineer specializing in Apache NiFi administration and Linux systems. This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining robust data flow solutions and ensuring operational stability across our platform infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Administer, configure, and optimize Apache NiFi clusters for high availability and performance.Design and implement secure, scalable data flows across diverse data sources.Manage Linux servers, ensuring system health, security, and efficiency.Develop automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven initiatives.Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues related to NiFi and Linux environments.Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of experience in platform engineering or systems administration.Expertise in Apache NiFi administration and data flow management.Proficiency in Linux system administration (RedHat, Ubuntu, etc.).Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python) and automation experience.Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and CI/CD pipelines.Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills.Preferred Skills:Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).Understanding of security best practices in data flow management.Technical Requirements:Required Skills : Need a NiFi SME Nifi Administration, optimization, production support Linux Administration CI/CD PipelinesBasic Qualification :Additional Skills :Long Term Open Ended contractBackground Check : YesDrug Screen : YesNotes :Selling points for candidate :Long Term Open Ended contractProject Verification Info :"The information provided below is for Apex Systems AV use only and is not to be distributed publicly, or to any third party. Any distribution of the below information will result in corrective action from Apex Systems Vendor Management. MSA: Blanket Approval Received Client Letter: Will Provide"Exclusive to Apex :NoFace to face interview required :NoCandidate must be local :NoCandidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::NoInterview times set :YesType of project :Master Job Title :