Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 30853
About The Position
Enlighten is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to contribute to the development of custom software components and the integration of open-source code to solve complex problems using cloud and big data technologies. 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 resolve problems while advancing strategic goals set by the team’s architects. The position involves designing and implementing core software architecture and capabilities, from prototypes through operational applications, and enhancing, optimizing, and improving the robustness of existing code. The engineer will use infrastructure-as-code and modern tools to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud. Work is hybrid, averaging two days per week in Enlighten’s San Antonio office; flexibility is needed to accommodate schedule changes.
Requirements
- At least 9 years of Platform Engineering or Python/Go software development experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; or 7 years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a related field; 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/Bash scripting.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- 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.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, averaging two days per week at the San Antonio 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 development tools such as JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, or GitLab.
- Experience with Puppet, Ansible, Maven, or virtualization technologies such as oVirt, Proxmox, or VMware.
- DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required as directed by the customer.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software, from prototype to operational applications.
- Develop custom software components and integrate open-source code to address complex problems using big data and cloud technology.
- Use infrastructure-as-code and modern tools to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in AWS.
- Enhance, optimize, and increase the robustness of existing code.
- Identify and troubleshoot complex issues autonomously while working toward strategic goals set by team architects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee premiums for healthcare, vision, and dental plans.
- 10% 401k benefit.
- Generous paid time off.
- 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
