Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 27788

Enlighten; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,173 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee premium for healthcare

10% 401(k) benefit

Generous PTO plus 10 paid holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer in San Antonio, Texas. The role requires strong experience in AWS, programming skills in Python or Go, and a solid Linux foundation. You will enhance existing systems, design software architecture, and work autonomously in a hybrid environment.

Preferred qualifications include a security clearance, 5+ years in Platform Engineering, and experience with Kubernetes. Enjoy benefits like 100% paid healthcare and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• Solid understanding of Linux systems and proficiency in shell scripting.
• Experience with infrastructure as code and AWS deployment.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and optimize existing code bases.
• Define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
• Design and implement core architecture for software applications.

Skills

Cloud technology (AWS)

Python programming

Go programming

Linux systems

Kubernetes

Docker/Podman

Shell scripting

CI/CD tooling

Education

Bachelor’s in a related field

Master’s in a related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gitlab-CI

Travis-CI

Jenkins

Puppet

Ansible

VMware

Job description

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,173.00-$135,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.

Job Description

Enlighten is 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. The role 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. 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.

Essential Job 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance – A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required, but will be processed for one; U.S. citizenship required. Candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance are also considered.
• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; OR 3 years relevant experience with a Master’s in a related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• 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.).
• 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 issues.
• 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.

Preferred Requirements

• Current Secret or TS/SCI level security clearance preferred.
• 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

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
• 10% 401(k) benefit.
• Generous PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
• Education/training allowances.