Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 30875
About The Position
Enlighten is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to develop custom software components and integrate open-source code to solve complex problems using Big Data and cloud technology. The role requires AWS experience, Go programming skills, and a strong Linux foundation. The engineer will work autonomously to identify and resolve problems while supporting broader strategic goals set by the team’s Architects. The position is performed in a hybrid environment, with an average of 1–2 days per week at the Columbia, Maryland office. The ideal candidate is a systems integrator who can improve, optimize, and strengthen existing code, and who can use infrastructure-as-code and modern tools to define, build, and manage cloud infrastructure. The engineer will design and implement core software architecture and capabilities, taking applications from prototype through operational deployment. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; clearance is not required on day one.
- One of the following experience and education combinations: 9+ years of Platform Engineering or Go software development experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; 7 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a related field; or 13 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
- Experience with Kubernetes or a vendor flavor of Kubernetes, Ansible, and storage layers such as Ceph, Rook, or Longhorn.
- Programming skills in Go.
- Solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, and applications, and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1–2 days per week at the Columbia, MD office.
- Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems, such as Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, or MapR.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI, Travis CI, or Jenkins.
- Understanding of agile software development methodologies and standard software development tool suites such as JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, or GitLab.
- Experience with Puppet, Ansible, Maven, or virtualization platforms such as oVirt, Proxmox, or VMware.
- DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required as directed by the customer.
Responsibilities
- Develop custom software components and integrate open-source code to address complex problems using Big Data and cloud technology.
- Identify and solve problems autonomously while working toward strategic goals established by the team’s Architects.
- Enhance, optimize, and improve the robustness of existing code.
- Use infrastructure-as-code and modern tools to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
- Design and implement core software architecture and capabilities from prototype through operational applications.
- Work in a hybrid environment, averaging 1–2 days per week at the Columbia, MD office.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision, and dental plans.
- 10% 401k benefit.
- Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays.
- Education and training allowances.
- Additional benefits and perks are available on the company website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
