310.1 - Cloud DevOps Engineer - AWS/DATABRICKS

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our AWS cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS services and Databricks, and a strong background in data engineering and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement data engineering solutions on the Databricks platform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Databricks workflows and pipelines.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to Databricks and big data processing.
• Design, implement, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using services like EC2, S3, VPC, EKS, MWAA, etc.
• Develop and deploy serverless architectures using Lambda.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to convert business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical support to development, testing, help desk, and training teams.
• Participate in Agile development processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of our DevOps practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFormation, Lambda, and IAM.
• 1+ year of experience working with Databricks.
• Experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, and open-source tools.
• Proficiency in provisioning AWS resources using Terraform and/or CloudFormation scripts.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder and have established residency in the US for the past three (3) years. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 Preferred Qualifications:

•  AWS certifications (professional and specialty) are desirable.
• Experience developing and deploying scalable cloud solutions for the federal sector.
• HHS/CMS AWS cloud experience is a plus.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies; SAFe knowledge is a plus

General:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on the needs of the client
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent technical writing skills and proven experience in systems with complex requirements
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to team with others to meet project objectives
• Understanding of the system development lifecycle as implemented with Agile; SAFe knowledge a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to navigate in an office setting unassisted
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Strong speaking skills, including the ability to articulate thoughts in a clear manner and excellent word enunciation skills are required

Additional Information about this opening:

• Employees of Next Phase shall, as an enduring obligation throughout their term of employment, adhere to all information security requirements as documented in company policies and procedures
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, with three days in the office per week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) and two days working remotely
• We are committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for advancement and exposure to exciting projects and initiatives
• This position is suited for candidates within commuting distance to Columbia, MD and not eligible for a fully remote schedule
• As a healthcare and science research company, Next Phase embraces the recommendations from the CDC regarding vaccines for highly infectious diseases. Unless qualified for a religious or medical exemption, employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
• We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and professional growth and development opportunities. If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your application for consideration.
• The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only, not a compensation or salary guarantee. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.

ABOUT NEXT PHASE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES, INC.

Innovation. It’s What Defines Us.

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides insights and solutions for healthcare, engineering, and science research. Next Phase commits to creating an environment where our employees achieve their full potential, increase productivity, and expand their professional and personal horizons. We look for bright, innovative people who achieve results, understand the importance of being productive and supportive team members, and prioritize customer satisfaction. Next Phase leadership is looking for new leaders, scientific and technical subject matter experts, and technically savvy people interested in putting forth the effort and commitment needed to grow our company.

Will you join us to share in the success?

Benefits

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS

• Choose from three medical healthcare plans.
• Dental and Vision Insurance plans.
• Enjoy a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA), and a company-sponsored Wellness Program.

PERSONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS

• Next Phase offers life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance, all of which are paid for by the company.

PAID LEAVE

• Employees receive competitive paid time off, including 11 holidays and maternity leave for recovering mothers.

RETIREMENT

• Next Phase contributes 5% to a 401K plan without requiring employee contributions.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Employees can be reimbursed for professional development expenses such as classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, and professional licenses required for their position.

PET INSURANCE

• You have two options to ensure the happiness and health of your pets.

COMPETITIVE BONUS PROGRAM

• At Next Phase, we believe in sharing our success with the employees who make it happen!

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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