Senior Application Platform Engineer

The Senior Application Platform Engineer acts as a critical link between application development teams and the underlying infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring that the on-premises OT environment is secure, optimized, and fully prepared to host Mendix-based applications. The ideal candidate brings a developer mindset, understanding how software interacts with servers, providing architectural guidance, and managing both infrastructure and security requirements.

Codzienne zadania

• Platform & Infrastructure Management: Lead the setup, provisioning, and optimization of Windows Server environments and IIS to support business-critical applications.
• Architectural Collaboration: Work closely with Lead Mendix Developers to provide insights on application performance, resource usage, and infrastructure interactions.
• Security & Compliance: Manage server-to-server encryption (SSL/TLS), certificate lifecycle, and system hardening to meet strict OT cybersecurity standards.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor application-database interactions (SQL Server), identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide junior system engineers, ensuring consistent, high-quality infrastructure practices.
• Integration Support: Configure and manage system integrations, including service accounts, privileged access (AD/LDAP), and connectivity.
• Continuous Improvement: Deepen knowledge of the Mendix platform to streamline development workflows and deployment processes.

Must have

• Windows Server Administration
• Microsoft IIS configuration
• Security protocols
• Encription
• Certificate management
• SQL Server
• PowerShell
• Routing
• Firewalls
• Load balancing