Who we are. Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you.
We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the 'Why' matters. At Platinum, we don't hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.
You. Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for a seeking Backend Engineer of varying levels of experience to support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and subsequently operational environment. You will be a member of a project team responsible for designing and maintaining multiple DevOps pipelines integrating and deploying numerous components into the larger system infrastructure. Deployment will be across multiple networks into hybrid architectures consisting of both local and cloud infrastructures
This role is on-site in Herndon OR Chantilly, VA. Candidate must hold an active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI with polygraph. What you get to do. •Lead and execute the migration and updating of codebases from Java 8 to Java 17, including extracting hardcoded properties for better flexibility.
•Integrate and deploy backend pipelines, including Jenkins, across multiple environments.
•Work with geoserver to handle geospatial data and ensure proper backend functionality.
•Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, maintain databases, and streamline backend infrastructure across different network environments.
•Ensure smooth integration and communication between backend systems and other components within the operational infrastructure
Required Qualifications: •Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to work in a classified environment.
•Willingness to take a hands-on role in backend system integration, deployment, and maintenance.
•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (4 years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree).
•Minimum seven (7) + years of experience in backend engineering, with strong expertise in Java (particularly experience migrating from Java 8 to Java 17).
•Hands-on experience with pipeline integration and deployment using Jenkins.
•Experience with geoserver and geospatial data integration.
•Familiarity with databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
Desired Skills: •Experience with NiFi configuration, workflow development, and deployment.
•Experience with cloud infrastructures and integrating backend systems in hybrid cloud environments.
•Proficiency in Python for scripting, data processing, and automation tasks.
•Understanding of machine learning pipelines and their integration into backend systems.
•Experience with Docker for containerization and deployment in multi-environment systems.
•Ability to guide teams in adopting and optimizing backend technologies for large-scale operations.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.
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