Software & Platform Engineer

The Friedkin Group • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.
• Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level