Platform Engineer Job Opportunity with AG Grace Inc.
About AG Grace Inc.:
AG Grace Inc. is a leader in Big Data solution development and deployment specializing in cloudbased services software and systems engineering cyber capabilities and data science. Our proactive approach to innovation ensures we meet our customers greatest challenges with stateoftheart technology. We understand that the most effective work environment is one that adapts to your needs which is why we offer a hybrid work model that balances inperson collaboration with the flexibility of remote work to support focused results.
Why Join Us
At AG Grace Inc. we value our teams hard work expertise and innovative ideas. We know that our employees are essential to our success so we focus on taking care of you as you take care of us. Heres a glimpse of what we offer:
- AG Grace Inc. is a friendly place to work.
- Top Notch Health Care.
- Employee Wellness Programs.
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
- Work Life Balance/Paid Time Off.
What Youll Do:
As a Platform Engineer at AG Grace Inc. you will be responsible for designing building and maintaining scalable cloudbased platforms. Youll work with cuttingedge technologies to deliver innovative solutions for complex challenges while ensuring the infrastructure supports missioncritical systems for our customers.
Job Description:
AG Grace is looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS) Python programming skills and a strong Linux foundation. Will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of opensource code to address complex time series analysis problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. As a result 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 role with some work on customer site in San Antonio TX.
Key Responsibilities:
- The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance optimize or increase robustness of an existing code base.
- The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
- Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications.
- Develop deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions.Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including software engineers data scientists and cybersecurity experts to create scalable resilient and secure platforms.
- Automate and improve deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines.
- Optimize platform performance for enterpriselevel applications.
- Monitor and ensure system reliability security and performance.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in cloudbased architecture and platform engineering.
- Strong understanding of software engineering data science and cybersecurity principles.
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools and automation.
- Security Clearance A current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship required.
- 5 years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Java) with Bachelors in Computer Engineering Computer Sciense or related field; OR 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Must have experience developing infrastructure in AWS.
- Have a solid understanding of Linux systems hosts networks security applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to support some work on customer site in San Antonio TX.
Preferred Requirements:
- DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer (CASP CE CISSP CSSLP or CCSP is highly desired)
- Prior experience or familiarity with DISAs Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Clouderas Distribution of Hadoop Hortonworks Data Platform MapR etc..) is a plus.
- Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitlabCI TravisCI etc.)
- Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g. JIRA Confluence Github Gitlab etc.)
- Experience with puppet ansible maven virtualization (ovirt proxmox vmware etc)
Work Environment:
AG Grace Inc. offers a hybrid work model that allows you to build strong relationships with your team through inperson collaboration while enjoying the flexibility of working remotely when needed.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.