System Infrastructure / Platform Engineer

About the Organization
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.

About the Role
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.

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
• 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

What We're Looking For

(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