Data Engineer Backend Developer with OpenShift and Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced Data Engineer / Backend Developer to join our Federal Strategic Cyber program.

Location: Arlington VA. Hybrid telework/remote work environment. Must be able to come on-site as needed.

Position Description:

• Design build and maintain Extract Transform and Load (ETL) pipelines using industry best practices.
• Work with data management teams to design transform scripts in languages like Python to convert raw data to standardized data schemas.
• Implement and manage containerization strategies using OpenShift/Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines into the software development lifecycle.
• Monitor and optimize system performance reliability and availability.
• Automate infrastructure and application deployment processes.
• Ensure security best practices are implemented throughout all DevOps procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development test and production environments.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 8 years related technical experience required.
  • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Bash Python etc.).
• Proven experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Strong understanding of containerization principles (Docker Podman etc.).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with Openshift/Kubernetes and other container-based platforms.
• Experience interfacing with clients technical support personnel and other technical professionals to ensure efficient and effective service.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required.
  • In addition selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated DHS background investigation to start and for continued employment.

Preferred:

• Experience with the Databricks Data and AI platform.
• Experience implementing and utilizing AI models to explore and refine data.
• Experience training task specific AI models for normalization and alerting.
• Experience with SAFe Agile testing environments.
• Experience using OpenShift to run microservice architectures designed to manage scale of data transformation processes.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112000 - $179000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.