LG System Infrastructure/Platform Engineer LTD Global · Berkeley · Platform & Infrastructure not stated
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Software Development
Backend Developer
devopsroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do- Build and maintain software across a broad set of projects, including scripts and code that need refactoring
- Create and support API connections to backend systems so complex workflows can run automatically
- Investigate difficult technical issues with teammates and develop fixes
- Coordinate small initiatives such as service launches or major system upgrades, working with vendors on user needs
- Deploy Kubernetes-based services and present your work to staff and the wider HPC community
- At least two years building APIs and web services on Linux in an HPC, cloud or hyperscale setting
- A bachelor's degree plus eight years of related experience, a master's degree plus six years, or equivalent experience
- Experience shaping APIs for compute, storage or other backend systems
- Strong software engineering practice, especially around performance and security
This contractor role suits a mid-level software and infrastructure engineer who can collaborate across teams and explain technical work to others. The posting also outlines a more senior level requiring longer experience, OpenAPI or other API framework experience, Linux and virtualization or container management, and project leadership.
From the employer About the OrganizationA nationally recognized research institution where your work directly supports groundbreaking scientific programs. We build the infrastructure behind some of the most impactful research in the country.
About the RoleWe are seeking a talented and versatile Software / API Engineer to join a dynamic team building software systems that integrate scientific workflows and large-scale supercomputing environments. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge science and technology, contributing to some of the most impactful computing infrastructure in the world.
What You'll Do- Develop and maintain a broad portfolio of software projects
- Build, refine, and support API endpoints and integrations to backend systems to enable automation for complex workflows
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems in collaboration with team members
- Develop and refactor scripts and other code
- Coordinate small project teams or initiatives such as new service rollouts or major system upgrades
- Work with vendors to prioritize efforts and enhance technologies to meet user needs
- Collaborate across teams to develop APIs and services integrated into high-performance computing and data center environments
- Present developments to staff and the broader HPC community at conferences and industry meetings
- 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; 6+ years with a Master's degree; or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience with API and web services software development on Linux systems in an HPC, cloud, or hyper-scale environment
- Familiarity with designing and building API interfaces to compute, storage, or other backend systems
- Experience with some or all of the following:
C, Shell, and Python programming languages
Git, runners, and complex CI/CD pipelines
AI or machine learning tools and services
Database administration (MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL)
Container technology (Docker or Kubernetes) - Strong understanding of software engineering best practices for performance and security
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, creative work style
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- 12+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; 8+ years with a Master's degree
- Experience with OpenAPI and other API frameworks
- Experience managing Linux systems and deploying/managing virtualization or container technologies
- Ability to lead and coordinate projects and exercise independent judgment
- Experience analyzing and resolving complex, unique technical issues
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