Platform Engineer

Category (For Job Seekers)Information Technology, ProfessionalsLocation14381 - EMS Huntsville AL US - Huntsville, AL 35803 US (Primary)Job DescriptionPosition Title: Platform Engineer Location: Huntsville, AL / HybridCitizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required including Security Checks (Mandatory due to ITAR/CUI defense constraints).Job Purpose: The Platform Engineer will drive technical execution and operational excellence through the design, deployment, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of existing and next-generation, cloud-native ecosystems. This individual will be uniquely responsible for the secure administration, continuous patching, automated backup, and environment architecture of a highly restricted, air-gapped defense environment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional infrastructure and database teams to implement a high-performance system capable of managing intricate structural hierarchies and complex lifecycle data.Responsibilities:Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software applicationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new featuresWork with internal teams to understand user requirements and provide technical solutionsTroubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing softwareDocument and maintain software functionalityStay up-to-date with new technologies and best practicesRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)Proven experience as a DevOps/Platform/Software Engineer, or similar roleStrong proficiency in one or more statically typed/compiled language such as Java, C#, GoStrong proficiency in one or more dynamically typed/scripting languages such as Javascript, Typescript, Python or BashExperience with Git, GitLab, CI/CD pipelinesExperience with cloud platformsExperience with relational databases (Oracle preferred), PostgresStrong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically, from first principlesExcellent communication and teamwork skillsWillingness to learn new technologies and go above and beyond in their rolePreferred Qualifications:Experience with graph database such as Neo4j and with Cypher queriesExperience building and consuming REST and GraphQL APIsKnowledge of protocols and standards like TCP, UDP, SSH, sFTP, SSL and standards such as OIDC, SAML, AD, LDAP and KerberosFamiliarity with containerization and IaC tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker Compose, Pulumi and othersExperience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred) and related services like GCE, GKE, Cloud Functions, PubSub, IAM, Cloud Scheduler, Cloud Storage, Big Query, Cloud RunOpportunitiesOpportunities for professional development and growthCollaborative and supportive work environmentCutting-edge technology stackFlexible work arrangementsSanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen.