Platform Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Fort Belvoir, VA

About The Position

As a platform developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance to not just develop software, but to create a system that will make a difference, we need you on our team. We’re looking for an experienced developer like you with the skills needed to develop software and systems from vision to production-ready. This role is more than just coding. As a platform developer at Booz Allen, you’ll use your passion to master new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You’ll help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You’ll make sure the solution developed by the team considers the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements. Work with us as we shape systems for the better. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

3+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using agile methods
2+ years of experience with automation tools, including Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Puppet
Experience with Agile methodology
Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team
Knowledge of architecting and deploying applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Security+ or CISSP Certification within 30 days of start date

Nice To Haves

Experience managing Git-based version control systems and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, including GitLab and GitHub
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code environments, including activities around the automated server or network configurations, large-scale software deployments, or monitoring and testing such as CI/CD
Experience provisioning and managing infrastructure and applications in cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience with system integration using a variety of protocols, including JSON, REST, and XML
Experience with scripting in Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby
Experience leveraging JSON, YAML, or XML for configuration
Secret clearance
Agile Certification
DevOps Certification
Cloud Certification

Responsibilities

Resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment.
Develop software and systems from vision to production-ready.
Master new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements.
Help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies.
Ensure the solution developed by the team considers the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.