Enterprise - Platform Engineer - AWS, Kubernetes, Go

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas. Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

About the role

We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in Go, and a strong Linux foundation. You will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems through the use of cutting-edge Big Data/Cloud technology. The candidate will be expected to work autonomously, identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team.

Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great team. The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications
• Develop and deploy infrastructure in AWS using infrastructure as code and modern tools to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud
• Work with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), Ansible, and storage layers (Ceph, Rook, Longhorn, etc.)
• Leverage programming skills in Go and a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, and shell scripting (Shell/Bash)
• Identify and troubleshoot complex issues with excellent problem-solving skills
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Five plus (5+) years of experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field, or three (3) years of relevant experience with a Master’s in a related field, or a High School Diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship (required for Secret level clearance processing)
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes as needed

Skills

• Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS
• Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor), Ansible, and storage layers (Ceph, Rook, Longhorn, etc.)
• Programming skills in Go
• Solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash)
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g., Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins)
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and standard tool suites (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab)
• Experience with Puppet, Maven, or virtualization (oVirt, Proxmox, VMware)
• DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications (may be required)

Benefits

Wealth Benefits

• Above-market hourly pay
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with immediate vesting and deposit
• Spot bonuses for assisting with business development and company growth
• Professional development bonuses for certificates and degrees

Health Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical coverage
• 100% company-paid vision and dental coverage
• 100% company-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and group life insurance
• Monthly wellness reimbursement

Happiness Benefits

• Paid time off with flexible work schedules and birthday off
• Amazon Prime membership and monthly internet reimbursement
• Technology and productivity allowance for equipment and supplies
• Morale-building and company events to celebrate successes and build community
• Onboarding and annual swag
• Company-paid professional development and training

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $265,000, depending on education and years of experience.