Platform Developer

Overview:

Are you a seasoned Developer with a passion for driving innovation and shaping the future of technology?

Varada Consulting, LLC is seeking a full-time highly skilled Platform Developer to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in architecting and building cutting-edge cloud-native platforms for our prestigious clients. From container orchestration to CI/CD automation, you will leverage your expertise to drive efficiency, scalability, and security in every aspect of our projects.

Job Duties:

• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate provisioning, configuration, and management of infrastructure components.
• Utilize containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (K8) to deploy and manage microservices-based applications.
• Manage Source Code repositories and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and GitHub to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-native platforms.
• Leverage your experience with container orchestration tools such as Rancher and OpenShift to streamline deployment and management processes.
• Utilize software development languages such as .NET, Java, Python, and Go to build robust and scalable solutions.
• Drive innovation and efficiency by working in a DevSecOps environment, integrating security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Platform Engineer, Developer, or DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Minimum of 3 yrs of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, K8, and CI/CD Automation.
• Proficiency in container orchestration tools such as Rancher, OpenShift, etc.
• Experience working in a DevSecOps environment and integrating security practices into the development and operations processes.
• Hands-on experience with Source Code repositories and CI/CD pipeline solutions like Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and GitHub.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Flexibility to work on all areas of the service stack, including front-end, back-end, and infrastructure.
• Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret clearance/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain Presidential Support Duty (PSD) approval (Yankee White) prior to employment