Platform Engineer

Description

Platform Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, strong programming skills in languages such as Python or Go, and a solid Linux foundation.

The selected candidate will contribute to the development of custom software components and the integration of open-source technologies to solve complex technical challenges using modern Big Data and cloud-based solutions. This role requires someone who can work independently, quickly identify and resolve issues, and support broader technical objectives established by senior technical leadership.

Work will be performed in a hybrid environment on a regular basis.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Serve as a strong systems integrator with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance, optimize, or increase the robustness of existing systems and codebases.

Develop and deploy infrastructure in AWS environments.

Use infrastructure-as-code practices and modern automation tools to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.

Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software, from prototype through operational deployment.

Integrate open-source and custom software components into scalable platform solutions.

Troubleshoot complex technical issues across cloud, infrastructure, Linux, and application environments.

Support broader architectural and strategic technical goals.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Candidates with an active Secret or TS-level clearance may also be considered.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 3+ years of relevant experience with a master’s degree; or high school diploma/equivalent with 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
• Experience with Kubernetes or vendor-supported Kubernetes platforms.
• Experience with Ansible and related automation/configuration management tools.
• Familiarity with storage technologies such as Ceph, Rook, Longhorn, or similar platforms.
• Programming experience in languages such as Python or Go.
• Strong understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, and applications.
• Proficiency with shell scripting, including Shell or Bash.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1–2 days per week at a company or customer-designated location. Flexibility is required to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience or familiarity with Big Data platforms such as Hadoop-based distributions, Cloudera, Hortonworks, MapR, or similar systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab CI, Travis CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience using standard software development and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab, or similar tools.
• Experience with tools and technologies such as Puppet, Ansible, Maven, virtualization platforms, or similar infrastructure technologies.
• Relevant DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required depending on program or customer requirements.

Benefits

Our industry-leading benefits package contributes to approximately 30% of your total compensation package!

Paid time off accrued at a rate of 6.33 hours per semi-monthly pay period (19 days/152 hours annually during the first two years)

12 paid holidays that can be used as floating holidays throughout the year (11 Federal holidays plus one birthday holiday)

Compensatory Time and Flex Time (when authorized)

100% employer-paid health insurance premium or a prorated annual stipend of up to $5,000 if you opt out of the health plan

100% employer-paid dental insurance

100% employer-paid vision insurance

100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance

100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance

Life insurance (currently 2x annual salary, up to $300,000)

401(k) with employer match of up to 100% of the first 10% contributed

$500 business attire stipend (added to annual salary)

$500 fitness reimbursement

$1,500 technology reimbursement

$1,500 professional development and certification reimbursement

$5,000 adoption assistance

Employee referral bonuses: $1,000 after 30 days for each qualified referral who is hired, and $2,000 after six months for each referred employee retained beyond six months (unlimited referrals)

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Company-provided laptop and mobile phone (when telework is required), including all required software

Opportunity to earn up to half of the company's profit rate (approximately 2–3.5%) or a bonus for new business you bring in and oversee

Company-sponsored morale and team-building events

EEO Commitment

ENDICTUS is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change—regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.