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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, related master's degree, or high school diploma or equivalent, depending on experience pathway.
About the job
Develops and integrates cloud platform software and infrastructure, primarily in AWS, from prototypes through operational applications.
What you'll do
- Develop and integrate custom software components and open-source code to address complex problems using Big Data and cloud technology.
- Define, build, and manage cloud virtual infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code tools.
- Design and implement core software architecture and capabilities, while improving existing codebases.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of Platform Engineering or Software Development experience with a related bachelor's degree; or 3 years of relevant experience with a related master's degree; or 9 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience developing infrastructure in AWS.
- Solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, and applications, plus Shell/Bash scripting proficiency.
- U.S. citizenship; must obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire and be 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, software development tool suites, Puppet, Ansible, Maven, or virtualization.
Pay
USD 130,000 - USD 270,000 base salary
Tools
AWS, Python, Go, Linux, Shell/Bash, Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Puppet
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