Enterprise - Platform Engineer - AWS, Kubernetes, Go

Erias Ventures•Columbia, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Erias Ventures is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer with AWS experience, Go programming skills, and a strong Linux foundation. The engineer will contribute to custom software development and open-source code integration to solve complex problems using Big Data and cloud technologies. The role involves working autonomously to identify and solve problems while advancing strategic goals set by the team’s architects. Work is performed in a hybrid environment, with an average of 1–2 days per week at the Columbia, Maryland office; flexibility to adapt to schedule changes is essential. Partial telework is allowed. The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator who can identify opportunities to enhance, optimize, and improve the robustness of existing code. The candidate will use infrastructure-as-code and modern tools to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud, and will design and implement core software architecture and capabilities from prototype through operational applications. Other duties may be assigned. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, though a clearance is not required on day one. DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required as directed by the customer. The expected salary range is $150,000–$265,000, depending on education and years of experience.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in platform engineering or software development using Python or Go with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or three years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and nine years of relevant experience.
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.
Proficiency in Shell/Bash scripting.
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, averaging 1–2 days per week at the Columbia, Maryland office, and adapt to schedule changes.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; clearance is not required on day one.

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 technologies.
Identify and troubleshoot problems autonomously while working toward strategic goals set by the team’s architects.
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.
Enhance, optimize, and improve the robustness of existing code.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Above-market hourly pay.
11% Roth or Traditional 401(k) 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.
Company-paid vision and dental coverage.
Company-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and group life insurance.
Monthly wellness reimbursement.
Paid time off with flexible work schedules and a birthday off.
Amazon Prime membership and monthly internet reimbursement.
Technology and productivity allowance for equipment and supplies.
Morale-building and company events.
Onboarding and annual swag.
Company-paid professional development and training.