JPC - 204497 - Redis Platform Engineer

Redis Platform Engineer – Austin, TX (Onsite, Contract)

About the Role

Join a forward-thinking Platform Engineering team as a Redis Platform Engineer in Austin, TX. Drive the reliability and performance of mission-critical data services that power multiple enterprise applications. This is an onsite, 12+ month contract role offering hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes, Redis, and automation tools. Develop your skills alongside talented engineers in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, support, and maintain Redis and caching services across virtual machines and Kubernetes clusters

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Redis instances and connected caching components

• Deploy and manage workloads in Kubernetes using Helm charts

• Monitor system and cache performance, respond to alerts, and escalate issues as necessary

• Execute runbooks for upgrades, patching, and ongoing maintenance

• Contribute to automation projects using Ansible and scripting

• Collaborate with team members to resolve platform, application, and caching issues

• Maintain clear documentation for systems, procedures, and troubleshooting

• Required Skills and Experience

• Solid background in Linux system administration

• Hands-on experience with virtual machines or server environments

• Working knowledge of Kubernetes concepts (pods, services, deployments)

• Exposure to Ansible for configuration management and automation

• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar)

• Understanding of caching fundamentals (key-value stores, cache invalidation, performance optimization)

• Strong troubleshooting ability and eagerness to learn new technologies

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

• Availability to work onsite in Austin, TX, 5 days a week

• Preferred Skills

• Practical experience with Redis or similar in-memory/caching technologies

• Experience deploying Kubernetes applications using Helm

• Familiarity with monitoring or logging tools

• Awareness of basic performance tuning and scalability practices

• Relevant coursework, certifications, or internships in IT or software engineering

Benefits

• Gain expertise in high-demand technologies such as Redis, Kubernetes, and automation tools

• Work in a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented team with opportunities to expand your technical skillset

• Exposure to best practices for building reliable, high-performance data platforms

• Long-term contract stability (12+ months), with potential for extension

• How to Apply If you’re passionate about platform engineering and eager to advance your career in a hands-on, technology-driven environment, apply today with your updated resume!