System Infrastructure / Platform Engineer

We 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.

About ltdglobal

A 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Deploy services using container cloud platforms based on Kubernetes
• 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

Requirements

• (Level 3)
• 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
• (Level 4) — Additional Requirements
• 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