Platform Engineer - Clearance Required

About the Team Here at BTI360, we’ve built a culture that’s passionate about developing software engineers. Software doesn’t build itself. People do. In fact, teams of people do. That’s why our primary focus is on developing better craftsmen, better teammates, and better technical leaders. By putting people first, we’re not just giving our teammates more opportunities to grow, we’re also raising the bar of the software we ship. BTI360 previously has been voted 10 years in a row as a TOP Place to Work by the Washington Business Journal. We’re looking for multiple Platform Engineers to join our growing team, and we have opportunities available for engineers across a wide range of experience levels. What you will do in this role: Work closely with teammates and stakeholders in a Lean Agile environment to build mission-critical production applications focused on data discovery and analysis Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives Leverage modern build tools, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality and delivery speed Design and develop software (write code) to maintain scalable, secure, and automated cloud-native infrastructure platforms that support microservice-based applications and data platforms Develop platform capabilities that enable development teams to build, deploy, and monitor applications efficiently Collaborate with software developers, security engineers, and operations teams to ensure reliability, observability, and compliance with federal security standards Implement Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines to support consistent and repeatable deployments You may thrive in this role if you have the following skills: Active Security Clearance (Secret or higher) or the ability to obtain one Experience with source control (e.g. Git) and CI/CD pipeline tools such as AWS CodeBuild (preferred), Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions Experience designing and implementing scalable, maintainable, and OOP based software in a containerized cloud environment (AWS preferred) leveraging foundational services for computing, identity management, and networking. Hands-on experience with designing, building, and managing cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform (preferred), AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK to enable automated, repeatable, and secure deployments. Proficient in containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, with experience in configuration management—preferably using AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages with proficiency in command-line tools/concepts Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary to perform job duties and collaborate with team members Candidates must maintain a primary residence within a two‑hour drive of Herndon, VA to support onsite collaboration as needed. You may excel in this role if you have the following skills: Past software development experience Familiarity with monitoring and observability stacks such as Prometheus/Grafana (preferred), CloudWatch, or ELK/EFK Contributions to open-source libraries or community projects or personal projects Hands-on experience with developing and maintaining configuration management scripts with tools like Ansible (preferred), Puppet, or Chef to automate software installation, configuration, and system hardening across environments. Experience managing Kubernetes environments with GitOps using ArgoCD (preferred), Flux or similar tooling as well as authoring and maintaining Helm Charts Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Google Certification BTI360 benefits for full-time teammates Fully paid healthcare premiums Competitive salaries and performance bonuses Career development and in-house training Tuition Reimbursement Up to 5 weeks PTO plus 2 weeks of federal holidays 401K dollar for dollar matching up to 6% annually -vested immediately on day 1 Giving Back: Serving communities locally and across the globe Social Events (happy hours, golf tournament, BTI360 Family Festival and more) Commitment to Fairness and Inclusion At BTI360, we believe that unlocking the potential of others is not just a mission—it’s the heart of our culture. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can grow each day, lead with humility, and do the right thing. Our core values guide us in developing software that makes a difference, primarily serving national security customers in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We celebrate fairness and are dedicated to creating an environment of mutual respect and inclusion where everyone can bring their true selves to work. Join us in a workplace where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your potential is unlocked. Together, we develop great software fast and deliver exceptional solutions for our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr