Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 30853
About The Position
Enlighten is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems using big data and cloud technology. The role calls for AWS experience, programming skills in Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. The engineer will work autonomously to identify and solve problems while advancing strategic goals established by the team's Architects. The position involves systems integration and improving, optimizing, and strengthening existing code. The engineer will use infrastructure-as-code and modern tools to define, build, and manage cloud virtual infrastructure, and will design and implement core software architecture and capabilities from prototype through operational applications. Work is hybrid, averaging two days per week at Enlighten's San Antonio office, with flexibility to adapt to schedule changes as needed.
Requirements
- Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; clearance is not required on day one.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- At least 9 years of Platform Engineering or Software Development experience (Python or Go) with a bachelor's degree in a related field; or 7 years of relevant experience with a related master's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 13 years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
- Experience with Kubernetes or a vendor distribution of Kubernetes.
- Solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, and applications.
- Proficiency in shell scripting, including Shell or Bash.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, averaging two days per week at the San Antonio office, and 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 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 opportunities to enhance, optimize, and improve the robustness of existing code.
- Use infrastructure-as-code and modern tools to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in AWS.
- Design and implement core software architecture and capabilities from prototype to operational applications.
- Work autonomously to identify and troubleshoot problems while working toward strategic goals set by team Architects.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
