Enterprise - Platform Engineer - Linux, Kubernetes, AWS
About The Position
Erias Ventures is seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers. We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in Go, and a strong Linux foundation. This role will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. The candidate will be expected to work autonomously identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team. The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base. The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud. Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications. Other duties as assigned. This position allows partial telework.
Requirements
- Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS
- Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), ansible, storage layers (ceph, rook, longhorn, etc.)
- Experience with programming skills in languages like Go
- Solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office
- Nine plus (9+) years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Go) with Bachelors in related field; or seven (7) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and thirteen (13) years relevant experience.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc..)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins, etc.)
- Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.)
- Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox, vmware, etc)
- DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer
Responsibilities
- Significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology.
- Work autonomously identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team.
- Enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base.
- Leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
- Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Above Market Hourly Pay
- 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
- Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
- Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
- Company subsidized Medical Coverage
- 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
- 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance
- Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
- Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
- Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
- Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
- Onboarding and Annual Swag
- Company Paid Professional Development and Training
- Referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
