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Pondurance

Senior Platform Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$107K - $146.90K/yr

Senior Platform Engineer REMOTE About the Role: As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing our AI-driven backend systems while delivering and maintaining our ...

Pondurance

Senior Platform Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$105.60K - $145.10K/yr

Senior Platform Engineer REMOTE About the Role: As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing our AI-driven backend systems while delivering and maintaining our ...

Credence

Cloud Platform Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$56.25 - $75.25/hr

We are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to support cloud modernization efforts for DoW customers ... Experience with Terraform modules, remote state, workspaces, and reusable IaC patterns * Experience ...

ATPCO

Platform Engineer Intern - Hybrid

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

... Remote-First Culture - Flexibility to work from home in your country of hire​ ✅ Inclusive ... As a Platform Engineering Intern at ATPCO, you will support the Identity and Access Management (IAM ...

ATPCO

Platform Engineer Intern - Hybrid

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

Remote-First Culture - Flexibility to work from home in your country of hire Inclusive ... As a Platform Engineering Intern at ATPCO, you will support the Identity and Access Management (IAM ...

Network Designs

Cloud/Platform Engineer #1768466

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$63.25 - $84.50/hr

We are seeking a Cloud/Platform Engineer to support enterprise cloud and platform initiatives for ... This position is primarily remote; however, must be able to come on-site in Washington, DC, as ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Platform Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Platform Engineer, you need strong expertise in software development, cloud infrastructure, automation, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with tools such as AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code platforms like Terraform is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, self-motivation, and collaboration skills set standout candidates apart, especially in distributed teams. These skills ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of platforms while enabling smooth teamwork in a remote work environment.

How does a Remote Platform Engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams?

As a Remote Platform Engineer, you’ll frequently work with developers, DevOps, security, and product teams to ensure the platform’s stability, scalability, and security. Collaboration is often managed through daily stand-ups, code reviews, and project management tools like Jira or Trello. Clear communication and documentation are crucial, as most interactions happen via video calls, chat, and version control platforms. Successful remote platform engineers proactively seek feedback, clarify requirements, and keep stakeholders updated on progress.

What is a Remote Platform Engineer?

A Remote Platform Engineer is a technology professional who designs, builds, and maintains the foundational systems (platforms) that support software applications, all while working from a remote location. Their responsibilities often include developing cloud infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring system reliability and scalability. They collaborate with other engineers and teams via digital tools, leveraging their expertise in areas like DevOps, cloud computing, and system architecture. This role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication for remote teamwork.

What is the difference between Remote Platform Engineer vs Remote DevOps Engineer?

AspectRemote Platform EngineerRemote DevOps Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related, certifications like AWS, AzureBachelor's in CS or related, certifications like AWS, Azure, Docker
Work EnvironmentDeveloping and maintaining platform infrastructure, cloud servicesAutomating deployment, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure management
Industry UsageTech, SaaS, cloud providersTech, software development, cloud services

Both roles often require similar technical skills and certifications, focusing on cloud and infrastructure. The Remote Platform Engineer primarily builds and maintains platform infrastructure, while the Remote DevOps Engineer emphasizes automation, deployment pipelines, and continuous integration. They often collaborate but serve distinct functions within tech organizations.

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Platform Engineer (DataOps)

Black Canyon Consulting

Bethesda, MD • On-site, Remote

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC)  is searching for Platform Engineer (DataOps) to support our work for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), an institute of the National Institutes of Health. This opportunity is full time and onsite/remote at the NCBI in Bethesda, MD and/or remote.

NCBI is part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCBI advances science and public health by providing free access to biomedical literature and genomic data over the web, making it one of the 400 top most-visited sites in the world. NCBI's diverse staff of smart, talented, and deeply technical people collaborate to build critically valuable services for researchers, physicians, educators, students, and the general public. For example, NCBI develops and delivers PubMed, an index of over 29 million biomedical research abstracts, often with links to full-text literature and supporting data. 

This is a great opportunity to work on challenging problems as part of a new DataOps Platform team at NCBI. Developing an enterprise-wide DataOps platform is a new initiative at NCBI. Stepping on decades of experience in dealing with some of industry's most vital data-intensive applications, NCBI approaches solving the problems at enterprise scale using modern technologies such as Kubernetes, GitOps and containerization

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, flexible work schedule and tuition reimbursement. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

Duties & Responsibilities

The DataOps Platforms team:

  • Develops and continuously improves DataOps platform.
  • Develops and maintains common tools and libraries.
  • Evaluates new technologies and practices.
  • Helps NCBI developers with adoption of platform.
  • Ensures compliance with the Federal application security regulations and standards by providing automated solutions and compliance pipelines.
  • Embraces agile development and continuous improvement
  • Encourages growth mindset and offers leadership opportunities at any level

Required Skills:

  • Strong coding skills in at least one programing language are required (Python, C++, ...)
  • Kubernetes, containerization
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure or equivalent cloud services
  • Apache Kafka, Google Cloud Pub/Sub or equivalent
  • Apache AirFlow or equivalent
  • Experience with data processing applications and modern cloud-based data processing infrastructure
  • Linux command-line skills

Bonus Skills:

  • Google Anthos
  • Docker
  • GitOps tools: ArgoCD or equivalent
  • Infrastructure as code tools: Terraform or equivalent
  • GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, Teamcity, Artifactory, or equivalent products for management of Git source control, CI/CD pipelines and artifact lifecycle management
  • Modern observability and logging tools: Prometheus, EFK (ElasticSearch, fluentd, Kibana), TIGK (Telegraph, InfluxDB, Graphana, Kapacitor),
  • DataDog, Sensu, Jaeger, Sentry, OpsGenie, PagerDuty, Splunk, or equivalent 
  • Secret Management tools such as Hashicorp Vault, CyberArk, Azure Key Vault, Google Cloud Secret Manager or equivalent
  • Data transfer tools: AWS DataSync, Aspera, MinIO, CloudSoda or equivalent
  • Apache Pulsar, RabbitMQ, Amazon Kinesis, Apache Flume, Apache Storm, Apache Spark Streaming, Google Cloud Pub/Sub
  • Experience with best-practice design patterns in coding and architecture
  • Experience working in Agile environment
Educational Requirements
  • B.S. in a STEM field (Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics) or equivalent industry experience in Systems Engineering.
Benefits and Salary

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location. The targeted range for this position is $115,000 - $150,000.

If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

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