Cloud System Architect

ERT; Mansfield; Remote; USD 48,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cloud Programmer and Software Engineer to support NOAA initiatives, focusing on creating CI/CD pipelines and cloud platform automation. Candidates must possess extensive experience and a deep understanding of cloud-native technologies. This position requires a BS in Computer Science or equivalent, with strong benefits and a competitive salary range.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Membership Reimbursement

Discretionary variable incentive bonuses

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant experience.
• Deep knowledge of METexpress, METviewer.
• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Design and build CI/CD pipeline configurations.
• Implement automated enterprise pipelines.
• Collaborate on developing cloud platforms.

Skills

Cloud Programming

Software Engineering

DevOps Tools

Infrastructure as Code

Data Assimilation

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS preferred

Job description

Position Description
Will provide cloud programming and software engineering in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Duties include:

• Design and build CI/CD pipeline configurations to orchestrate provisioning and deployment of both large- and small-scale systems
• Design and implement fully automated enterprise pipelines using a suite of DevOps tools: Experience working with AWS DevOps Tools and Gitlab
• Collaborate with team to develop, stand-up, and support a cloud platform using a variety of programming languages and cloud-native technologies. Develop and implement systems using Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, SDK, Terraform, etc.)
• Automate cloud deployments, as well as build CI/CD pipeline to support cloud-based workloads

Required Skills
7+ years of relevant experience.

• Deep knowledge and expertise with METexpress, METviewer, Probabilistic viewers, VLab
• Must be a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government facilities/systems.
• Understanding of NOAA Water Initiative/COASTAL Act
• Understanding of NOAA Precision Navigation/Integrated Navigation Services
• Experience using data assimilation tools like Marine JEDI, Hurricane Supplemental, SIP

Education
BS in Computer Science, related discipline, or equivalent. MS preferred.

Location
This position supports work at NOAA's College Park, MD facility and may be performed remotely with 0-25% travel.

Compensation
The salary range for this role is $48,000 - $269,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and company performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.