Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 30868
About The Position
Enlighten is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to develop custom software components and integrate open-source code to address complex problems using big data and cloud technologies. The role requires AWS cloud experience, programming skills in Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. The engineer will work autonomously to identify and solve problems while advancing broader strategic goals set by the team's Architects. The position is hybrid, with an average of two days per week in Enlighten’s San Antonio office. The successful candidate will be a strong systems integrator who can improve, optimize, and increase the robustness of existing code, and use infrastructure-as-code and modern tools to define, build, and manage virtual cloud infrastructure. The role includes designing and implementing core software architecture and capabilities from prototype through operational applications. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- 5 or more years of Platform Engineering or Software Development experience (Python or Go) with a bachelor's degree in a related field; or 3 years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
- Experience with Kubernetes or a Kubernetes vendor distribution.
- Solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, and applications.
- Proficiency in shell scripting, including Shell or Bash.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, averaging two days per week at the San Antonio office.
- Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes as needed.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; clearance is not required on the first day.
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 tools 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 set 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee premiums for healthcare, vision, and dental plans.
- 10% 401(k) benefit.
- Generous paid time off 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
