Platform Engineer

Job Title: Platform Engineer (Hybrid) – 23236

Location: Columbia, MD (Hybrid) | Full‑Time

Clearance: Secret |
Employment Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $ – $

Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, and hybrid flexibility.

Metronome is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. The role involves contributing to the development of custom software components and integration of open‑source code to address complex problems using cutting‑edge Big Data and Cloud technologies. You will work autonomously, identifying and solving problems quickly while aligning with strategic goals set by the team’s architects.

This hybrid position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a talented, mission‑driven group of engineers.

• Serve as a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunities to enhance, optimize, or increase the robustness of existing codebases.
• Leverage modern infrastructure‑as‑code tools to define, build, and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
• Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Go) with a Bachelor’s in a related field.
• OR 3 years with a Master’s.
• OR 9 years with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active Secret U.S. Government clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
• Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, and applications; proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment (1–2 days/week onsite at Columbia, MD); flexibility required for scheduling changes.

• Familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other big‑data systems (Cloudera, Hortonworks, MapR, etc.).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab CI, Jenkins, Travis CI, etc.).
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and common tool suites (JIRA, Confluence, Git Hub, Git Lab).
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools (Puppet, Ansible, Maven).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (oVirt, Proxmox, VMware, etc.).

• Apply directly using the link or via our Careers Page.
• Upload your current resume.
• Complete the online application and questionnaire.
• Email your resume to if preferred.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation: Successful completion of a background check will be required as a condition of hire.

Metronome does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.

Metronome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact HR at  or 703‑957‑4082.

Metronome offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.