Platform Engineer

Job Description

MBS is hiring a Platform Engineer in Cincinnati, OH. This position is full-time, temp to hire opportunity.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, deploy, and maintain Kafka clusters using Amazon MSK to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.

Leverage Lenses to monitor Kafka clusters, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance improvements.

Implement and manage BigID solutions for data classification across AWS S3 buckets, RDS instances, and on-premises databases, ensuring compliance with data governance and security policies.

Work closely with data engineers, software developers, and security teams to integrate and optimize data workflows.

Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Python, Bash) to streamline data processing and platform management tasks.

Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for complex platform issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum reliability.

Research and implement best practices, staying current with emerging technologies in data management, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 8 years in platform engineering or a related field, with significant hands-on experience managing Kafka clusters.

Proficient in Amazon MSK, and Lenses.

Strong scripting experience (Python, Bash, etc.).

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.

US Citizen or Green Card required

Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Ability to move or lift up to 50+ lbs.

Ability to reach, grasp, hold, push, pull, bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel.

Ability to utilize hand/eye coordination.

Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time

Communication skills.

WHY MBS?

Weekly Pay

Exclusive Access Opportunities to V.I.P. Vault

Day 1 Benefits

Various Bonus Opportunities

Eligibility for Employee of the Month Rewards

ABOUT THE KABLE GROUP

For over 50 years, The Kable Group has been committed to connecting candidates looking for reliable work opportunities with companies in need of workforce solutions. We leverage our expertise in core industries to ensure that the needs of our clients and our candidates alike are satisfied. Whether it’s a professional position, skilled labor need, or an education opportunity, The Kable Group’s suite of solutions caters to finding the right fit, every time.

At the Kable Group, we do not just accept diversity — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. Read our full diversity statement here.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Full-time