Enterprise - Platform Engineer - AWS, Kubernetes, Linux 9/2/2026 San Antonio, TX MD - LIT

Erias Ventures, LLC; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Pay

401k with Vesting

Spot Bonuses

Professional Development

Medical Coverage

Vision & Dental

Disability & Life

Job summary

Erias Ventures seeks a Cloud Platform Engineer in the United States to advance cloud-native solutions using AWS, Linux, and Go/Python. You will integrate open-source components and contribute to prototype-to-production delivery in a hybrid environment, collaborating with Architects to meet strategic goals.

The role requires 5+ years in platform engineering or related fields, strong Kubernetes and IaC experience, and the ability to work two days per week at our San Antonio office.

Qualifications

• Five plus (5+) years of experience in platform engineering or related field.
• Experience deploying infrastructure in AWS and Kubernetes.
• Strong Linux sysadmin and scripting skills.
• Experience with IaC and CI/CD tooling.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid schedule with on-site two days weekly in San Antonio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy cloud infrastructure in AWS.
• Design architecture for software from prototype to production.
• Leverage IaC tools to define and manage virtual infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Architects and cross-functional teams.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker/Podman

Linux

Shell scripting

Problem solving

Communication

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI

Puppet

Jenkins

Job description

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We valuecreative problem-solving,open communication, andempowering our employeesto make decisions and put forth new ideas. Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of atechnicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringinginnovative solutionsto the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in languages like Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. Will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex 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 environment with a great team.

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

This position allows partial telework.

Clearance

A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required on day 1, but will be processed for one; U.S. citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance.

Experience

Five plus (5+) years of experience with Bachelors in related field; or three (3) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years relevant experience.

Required skills

• Must have experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS
• Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), including cluster administration and troubleshooting
• Experience with container (Docker/Podman) build tooling, Kubernetes automation tools (e.g. Helm, Kustomize, Flux CD, etc).
• Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issue
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 2 days per week at our San Antonio office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Desired skills

• Current Secret or TS/SCI level security clearance preferred
• Five plus (5+) years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Go) on a Posix-style (Linux or Mac OS) platform
• Experience with writing automation in CI/CD tooling (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins, 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)
• Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera CDH Hadoop, MapR Hadoop, Databricks, Apache Spark, etc..) is a plus

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits.The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $265,000.

Wealth Benefits

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits

• Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidLong Term Disability,Short Term Disability, andGroup Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership andMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.