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Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - Python/Java/AWS/Linux
$130K–$270K
Columbia, MD - Hybrid +1 · Full-time · Posted May 19, 2025
- Location
- Columbia, MD - Hybrid
EITC - Experience
- 5+ years with a related bachelor’s degree; or 3 years relevant experience with a related master’s degree; or 9 years relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Education
- Related bachelor’s degree; or related master’s degree; or high school diploma or equivalent.
- Visa sponsorship
- Current Secret U.S. Government security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
About the job
Develops and integrates cloud platform software and infrastructure, primarily in AWS, from prototypes through operational applications.
What you'll do
- Develop custom software components and integrate open-source code to address complex problems using Big Data and cloud technology.
- Enhance, optimize, and improve the robustness of existing code; define, build, and manage cloud infrastructure as code.
- Design and implement core software architecture and capabilities from prototype to operational applications.
What they ask for
- Current Secret U.S. Government security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
- 5+ years of Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Go) with a related bachelor’s degree; or 3 years of relevant experience with a related master’s degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing infrastructure in AWS; solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, and applications, plus Shell/Bash scripting proficiency.
- Must obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire; able to work hybrid, averaging 1–2 days per week at the Columbia, MD office.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, agile methods, standard development tool suites, Puppet, Ansible, Maven, or virtualization.
Pay
$130,000 - $270,000 USD base salary
Tools
AWS, Python, Go, Linux, Shell/Bash, Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Puppet
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