Role: Software & Platform Engineer
Work Location: Houston, TX (4 days in office with 1 hybrid day)
Number of Positions: 1
Position Type: Fulltime
Company Description: Automotive
S AND S ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.
JOB SUMMARY
This role is a highly skilled Software & Platform Engineer to help design, build, and maintain a core Data & Machine Learning platform. This role plays a crucial part in developing new capabilities, ensuring security and compliance, and enhancing the platform to meet the evolving needs of users. This role requires a strong software engineer with a passion for automation, data, and building resilient, scalable systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or a related field Req
5+ years of experience in software engineering. Required
Proven track record of designing and building complex, multi-tenant systems. Required
Platform & Software Engineering: Deep understanding of modern software engineering principles, platform engineering, and cloud-native design patterns (especially AWS). Expertise in microservices architecture is a plus. Required
CI/CD & Automation: Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines (preferably with GitHub Actions) and a strong command of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, YAML). Required
Primary Tech Stack: Databricks: Expertise, including in-depth knowledge of data lakes and data warehouse architecture. AWS: Comprehensive knowledge of native data services and cloud architecture. Python: Advanced knowledge of object-oriented principles. Terraform: Advanced knowledge and extensive experience in building IaaC systems. Required
Observability: Operational experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools and best practices. Required
Source Control: Proficiency with tools like GitHub. Required
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong drive for engineering excellence.
A mindset geared towards automation over manual processes.
The confidence to challenge ideas constructively and ask insightful questions.
A learner s mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies
Expertise in Terraform and Python
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Platform Development: Design and implement new features for our AWS and Databricks-based platform, staying current with industry trends and advancements in AI.
Core Component Implementation: Test and integrate central platform components that support our technology stack and serve tenants across the organization.
Collaboration: Partner with other engineering teams to identify and deliver platform enhancements that solve specific business problems.
Maintain Excellence: Uphold strict security protocols, compliance controls, and architectural principles in all aspects of your work.
STANDARD BENEFITS
Medical, Dental & Vision- eligible after 30 days of employment
401K company match is 4% 1:1 - starts day one and you vest after 2 years.
27 days of PTO in a full year. 10 paid holidays.
Eligible to participate in vehicle program and performance bonuses
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