Associate Engineer (Data Platform)

TL;DR

Associate Engineer (Data Platform): Building and maintaining test suites, deployment automation, and platform tooling for secure distributed systems with an accent on Kubernetes and cloud-native environments. Focus on writing robust test suites, documenting complex system behaviors, and accelerating the delivery of secure software solutions.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $102,000 - $138,000 USD

Company

hirify.global delivers mission-focused, secure software integration and delivery solutions for public and private enterprises.

What you will do

• Write and maintain integration, end-to-end, and regression test suites to ensure reliable software delivery.
• Package and deploy open source software components within Kubernetes environments.
• Develop seed data tooling and scripts to make platforms easily demonstrable.
• Contribute to internal dashboards, documentation, and technical runbooks.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with senior engineers to grow technical judgment.
• Create clear bug reports and reproduction steps to accelerate issue resolution.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.).
• Strong orientation toward testing, validation, and documenting system behaviors.
• Willingness to learn programming languages like Python, Go, or TypeScript.
• Comfort with Linux environments and command-line tooling.

Nice to have

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or containerization.
• Familiarity with databases like Postgres, MySQL, or Redis.
• Coursework or projects involving AI, machine learning, or data.
• Interest in defense, national security, or government technology.
• Contributions to open source projects.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• 401k retirement plan and company stock options.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus generous holiday schedule including Thanksgiving and winter break.
• Home office budget and reimbursement for approved training and conferences.
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment with a focus on diversity and growth.