Cloud System Architect

RPMGlobal; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled cloud programmer and software engineer to support vital government initiatives. This role involves designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, automating cloud deployments, and collaborating with a dedicated team to develop cloud-native solutions. With a focus on innovation, you will work with advanced DevOps tools and contribute to the development of critical systems for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Discretionary variable incentive bonuses

Publication and Conference Presentation Awards

Professional Membership Reimbursement

Competitive compensation plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and build CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based systems.
• Automate cloud deployments and support cloud workloads.

Skills

Cloud Programming

Software Engineering

CI/CD Pipeline Design

AWS DevOps Tools

GitLab

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

Data Assimilation Tools

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

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:

• 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 the 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.

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
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.

Salary
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 associated 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.
• 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 factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses.

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and 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.