Senior DevOps & Python Platform Engineering Specialist

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Job Description

DevOps & Python Platform Engineering Specialist
Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Development & Engineering
Design, develop, and maintain scalable content management solutions, integrations, and automation using Python (primary) and Java (secondary).
Lead and contribute to technical design discussions; produce high‑quality design and architecture documentation.
Build and enhance tooling, libraries, and automation to support platform integration, operations, and reliability.
Perform code reviews and help establish and reinforce engineering best practices.
Platform & Infrastructure Ownership
Deploy, configure, and operate Alfresco ECM platforms in on‑premises private cloud environments, providing Level 3 production support.
Evaluate and assess SharePoint Embedded & Snowflake as an application content management solution, partnering with internal customers on proofs of concept where applicable.
Collaborate with vendor engineering and support teams on escalations, patches, and product upgrades.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date architecture diagrams, configuration standards, release notes, and operational runbooks for Level 2 support teams.
Troubleshoot complex issues across the full application stack, including web servers, application servers, databases, and authentication layers.
Operations, Support & Customer Engagement
Participate in an engineering on‑call rotation (approximately 1 week every 4 to 5 weeks) to support production platforms.
Act as an escalation point for complex customer issues, working closely with Level 2 support, infrastructure, and security teams to diagnose and resolve incidents.
Communicate clearly with customers regarding issue status, root cause analysis, and resolution plans.
Analyze trends in incidents and customer feedback to drive platform improvements, defect remediation, and preventive measures.
Continuously review existing workflows and operational processes, recommending and implementing improvements to reliability, scalability, and security.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in software engineering, application development, or DevOps roles.
5+ years of hands‑on development experience with Python, with working knowledge of Java.
5+ years of experience supporting Linux and/or Windows systems, including troubleshooting, shell scripting, and automation.
Strong proficiency with relational databases, preferably 3+ years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server, and writing SQL queries.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and experience working with load‑balancing technologies.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in complex, distributed systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience operating enterprise applications using Tomcat and Apache web servers.
Familiarity with modern application security concepts and authentication mechanisms (e.g., Kerberos, Mutual TLS, OAuth/OIDC, SAML).
Experience with build and dependency management tools such as Maven or Gradle.
Exposure to containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Podman, Kubernetes).
Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines, including tools such as Jenkins.
Experience with Ansible or similar automation and configuration‑management tools.
Familiar with Github/Copilot environment, proficient with Git-based version control and DevOps best practices.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, GPT, Gemini, or Grok.
Knowledge of message‑queue or event‑driven technologies.
Experience in creating or contributing to enterprise architecture documentation, including C4 models, security architecture designs, ADRs, integration diagrams, data flow diagrams, and control-aligned design artifacts for regulated technology environments

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 70000 to 90000

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In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.