Reliability Engineer

M9 Solutions LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

M9 Solutions LLC is seeking a Reliability Engineer (Spark/Foundry Workflows) to support a federal contract remotely, with the client located in Washington, DC. Must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident.

The role focuses on platform reliability, on-call incident response, and data workflow optimization, collaborating with stakeholders to scale and automate processes. Candidates should have Python, Java, and SQL proficiency with Spark experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or other technical field.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL.
• Familiarity with parallel data processing and Spark job optimization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Resourcefulness and creativity in fast-paced dynamic environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve ambiguous technical and operational challenges.
• Experience with root cause analysis and documenting solutions for broader impact.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on problem solving, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Must be available to respond to critical outages during assigned on-call weeks.

Responsibilities

• Develops a deep understanding of platform products and operational processes.
• Goes on-call, responding quickly and effectively to mission-critical incidents.
• Diagnoses, resolves, and proactively prevents issues encountered in the field.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to increase the scalability and reliability of data platform workflows for customers.
• Identifies recurring pain points and inefficiencies, and takes initiative to automate or streamline workflows.
• Advocates for and implements product enhancements based on insights gleaned from the field.
• Creates clear, actionable documentation and shares best practices to elevate team and company-wide reliability.

Skills

US citizenship

Bachelor's degree or technical degree

Python

Java

SQL

Spark knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field

Job description

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Reliability Engineer (Spark/Foundry Workflows) to work remotely in support of a contract for a client located in Washington, DC. Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Develops a deep understanding of platform products and operational processes.
• Goes on-call, responding quickly and effectively to mission-critical incidents.
• Diagnoses, resolves, and proactively prevents issues encountered in the field.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to increase the scalability and reliability of data platform workflows for customers.
• Identifies recurring pain points and inefficiencies, and takes initiative to automate or streamline workflows.
• Advocates for and implements product enhancements based on insights gleaned from the field.
• Creates clear, actionable documentation and shares best practices to elevate team and company-wide reliability.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Work Authorization: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or other technical field.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL.
• Familiarity with parallel data processing and Spark job optimization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Resourcefulness and creativity in fast-paced dynamic environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve ambiguous technical and operational challenges.
• Experience with root cause analysis and documenting solutions for broader impact.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on problem solving, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Must be available to respond to critical outages during assigned on-call weeks.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
• M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits

Salary Range

$130,000—$145,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 703-936-0880.

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.

With 15+ years of proven delivery andgrowth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and valuediverse perspectivesin driving the vision of the company.