Enterprise - Platform Engineer - AWS, Kubernetes, Go

Company: Erias Ventures
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving , open communication , and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas. Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers. Description We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in Go, and a strong Linux foundation. Will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. As a result, the candidate will be expected to work autonomously identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team. Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great team. The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications Other duties as assigned This position allows partial telework. Clearance A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required at start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required. Experience Five plus (5) years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Go) with Bachelors in related field or three (3) years relevant experience with Masters in related field or High School Diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years relevant experience. Required skills: Must have experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), ansible, storage layers (ceph, rook, longhorn, etc.) Experience with programming skills with Go Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash) Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues Excellent oral and written communication skills Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed Desired skills: Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc) is a plus Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins, etc.) Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.) Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox, vmware, etc) DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer Benefits Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $265,000. Wealth Benefits: Above Market Hourly Pay 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees Health Benefits: Company subsidized Medical Coverage 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Happiness Benefits: Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community Onboarding and Annual Swag Company Paid Professional Development and Training At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Referrals & Inquiries Do you know a cleared professional seeking to advance their career? Interested in earning some extra cash? If so, refer them to us with their name and contact details, and you could be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire. Not seeing the right position right now? Reach out to us, and we’ll notify you as new contracts and opportunities become available! Please send referrals and inquiries to: jobs@eriasventures.com To learn more about our company visit our webpage or LinkedIn .

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