Senior Cloud Platform Engineer - Kubernetes and Big Data

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid premium for healthcare, vision, and dental plans

10% 401(k) contribution

Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in San Antonio is looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer to leverage cloud technology, specifically AWS, and contribute to the development of innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in platform engineering and familiarity with tools like Kubernetes and Docker. Offering a hybrid work environment, this role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Competitive salary range: $100,173–$135,000. Benefits include healthcare coverage and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering or software development.
• Experience with OS deployment and orchestration tools.
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).

Responsibilities

• Develop custom software components using cloud technology.
• Optimize and enhance existing code bases.
• Work independently to solve complex problems.

Skills

Cloud technology (AWS)

Python programming

Go programming

Linux systems

Problem-solving

CI/CD automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Job description

A leading defense contractor in San Antonio is looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer to leverage cloud technology, specifically AWS, and contribute to the development of innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in platform engineering and familiarity with tools like Kubernetes and Docker. Offering a hybrid work environment, this role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Competitive salary range: $100,173–$135,000. Benefits include healthcare coverage and generous PTO.