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Platform Engineer - Python/Java/AWS/Linux

$130K–$270K

Columbia, MD - Hybrid +1 · Full-time · Posted May 19, 2025

Location
Columbia, MD - Hybrid
EITC
Experience
9+ years with a related bachelor's degree; or 7 years with a related master's degree; or 13 years with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Education
Related bachelor's degree; or related master's degree; or high school diploma or equivalent.

About the job

Develop and integrate cloud-platform software and infrastructure for time-series analysis using AWS, Python or Java, Linux, and big-data technologies.

What you'll do

  • Develop custom software components and integrate open-source code for time-series analysis.
  • Define, build, and manage cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code.
  • Design and implement software architecture and capabilities from prototype through operational applications.

What they ask for

  • 9+ years in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Java) with a related bachelor's degree; or 7 years relevant experience with a related master's degree; or 13 years relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience developing infrastructure in AWS.
  • Strong understanding of Linux systems and proficiency in Shell/Bash scripting.
  • U.S. citizenship; able to obtain Security+ within 60 days of hire and Secret clearance. Must work at the Columbia, MD office an average of 1–2 days per week.

Nice to have

  • TS/SCI clearance; familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, agile methods, Puppet, Ansible, Maven, or virtualization.

Pay

USD $130,000 - $270,000 annual salary

Tools

AWS, Python, Java, Linux, Shell/Bash, Kubernetes, Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI

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