Cloud System Architect

ERT, Inc.; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through innovative cloud programming and software engineering. This role involves designing and building CI/CD pipelines, implementing automated enterprise solutions, and collaborating on cloud platforms using cutting-edge technologies. With a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional development, you will play a crucial role in advancing cloud-native solutions while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company-Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Membership Reimbursement

Discretionary Variable Incentive Bonuses

Publication and Conference Presentation Awards

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in cloud programming and software engineering.
• Deep knowledge of METexpress and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based workloads.
• Collaborate to develop a cloud platform using various programming languages.

Skills

Cloud Programming

Software Engineering

CI/CD Pipeline Configuration

AWS DevOps Tools

GitLab

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud-native Technologies

Data Assimilation Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

CloudFormation

CDK

SDK

Terraform

Job description

Position Description

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

1. Design and build CI/CD pipeline configurations to orchestrate provisioning and deployment of both large- and small-scale systems.
2. Design and implement fully automated enterprise pipelines using a suite of DevOps tools, including experience working with AWS DevOps Tools and GitLab.
3. Collaborate with the team to develop, establish, and support a cloud platform using various programming languages and cloud-native technologies. Develop and implement systems using Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, SDK, Terraform, etc.).
4. Automate cloud deployments and build CI/CD pipelines 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.

Desired Skills

• 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

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent. Master's degree preferred.

Location

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

Salary

The salary range for this role is $48,000 - $269,000 per year. This is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. Factors influencing the offer include location, scope, responsibilities, candidate's experience, education, and key skills.

Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible for our flexible benefits package, including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• 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 performance factors
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

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