[Remote] Platform Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CVector is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions, and they are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining robust automation and deployment frameworks while collaborating closely with development teams to ensure smooth and scalable platform operations.
Responsibilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong proficiency in Python scripting with experience writing complex automation scripts
- Hands-on experience writing and maintaining custom Dockerfiles and managing containerized applications
- Demonstrated expertise in Helm chart development, templating, and management
- Experience deploying, upgrading, and managing Helm charts across multiple Kubernetes clusters or environments
- Solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts and ecosystem
- Experience in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI/CD
- Familiarity with configuration-as-code tools (e.g., GitOps practices, Helm values management, Kustomize, or similar)
- Strong understanding of version control systems, primarily Git
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on clear documentation and cross-team collaboration
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong proficiency in Python scripting with experience writing complex automation scripts
- Hands-on experience writing and maintaining custom Dockerfiles and managing containerized applications
- Demonstrated expertise in Helm chart development, templating, and management
- Experience deploying, upgrading, and managing Helm charts across multiple Kubernetes clusters or environments
- Solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts and ecosystem
- Experience in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab CI/CD
- Familiarity with configuration-as-code tools (e.g., GitOps practices, Helm values management, Kustomize, or similar)
- Strong understanding of version control systems, primarily Git
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on clear documentation and cross-team collaboration
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution fulfills the educational requirement
- Ability to attain a secret clearance
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must pass a background investigation
- Experience with other programming languages (Java, Go, etc.)
- Knowledge of other container orchestration frameworks or cloud platforms (e.g., OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE)
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Understanding of security best practices in containerized deployments (image scanning, secrets management, RBAC)
- Experience with chaos engineering or automated testing within CI/CD pipelines
- Contributions to open-source projects or Helm charts are a plus
- Certifications related to Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Docker, or DevOps practices
Benefits
- Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- HSA, FSA
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO & Bonus Leave
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Parental leave
- Tuition and training reimbursement
- A referral bonus program
- Well-being programs
- Career mentors available for every employee
- Company-funded certification opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- General open-door policy so that you have support when you need it
- This position is designated as hybrid or work-from-home
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