Platform Developer

Platform Engineer

Platform Developer: We are seeking a skilled Automation Script Developer – Platform Developer to join our team to design, build, and maintain robust automation and deployment frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python scripting or other developer languages such as JAVA. Have a working knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker), Helm chart development, and CI/CD pipeline automation. This role involves deploying and managing complex helm charts across multiple environments, maintaining configuration-as-code repositories, and collaborating closely with development teams to ensure smooth and scalable platform operations. THIS IS NOT AN INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER POSITION.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize complex automation scripts primarily written in Python to support platform deployment and management.
• Write and maintain custom Docker files to create efficient and secure container images.
• Design, develop, and maintain Helm charts to deploy applications and infrastructure components.
• Write tests for a test helm-charts thoroughly for each release cycle.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Helm charts across dozens of Kubernetes instances/environments ensuring high availability and consistency.
• Implement and manage configuration-as-code frameworks to ensure system configurations are reproducible and version controlled.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, integrating with other tools and services as needed.
• Document automation processes, deployment procedures, configurations, and standards clearly and comprehensively.
• Monitor, review, and optimize platform performance and automation workflows; troubleshoot issues proactively.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 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 Docker files 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.
• 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

Additional Desirable Skills:

• Experience with other programming languages (Java, Go, etc.).
• Knowledge of other container orchestration frameworks or cloud platforms (e.g., OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE).

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible for a Federal Government Position of Trust
• Must pass a background investigation
• BS degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution preferred

Searchable Titles:

• Platform Engineer
• Senior Platform Engineer
• Kubernetes Platform Engineer
• Platform Developer
• DevOps Platform Engineer

Searchable Keywords:

• Helm chart development
• Custom Docker files
• GitLab CI/CD
• Python automation
• Kubernetes deployments

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