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 cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Our proactive approach to innovation ensures we meet our customers' greatest challenges with state-of-the-art 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 in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work to support focused results.

Why Join Us?

At AG Grace, Inc., We Value Our Team’s 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. Here’s 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 You'll Do

As a Platform Engineer at AG Grace, Inc., you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable cloud-based platforms. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative solutions for complex challenges while ensuring the infrastructure supports mission-critical 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 open-source 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 cross-functional 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 enterprise-level applications.
Monitor and ensure system reliability, security, and performance.

Qualifications

Proven experience in cloud-based 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 DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera’s 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. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, 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 in-person 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.

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