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MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH INC NASA Cloud Native Platform Engineer in HOUSTON, Texas
MRI Technologies is looking for an experiencedCloud Native Platform Engineerto support Project Luna at NASA.
NASA's Project Luna is dedicated to building cloud-native solutions that directly support the advancement of human spaceflight and science missions. Working as a Cloud Native Engineer on the Luna Core team, you will be responsible for architecting and delivering Kubernetes platform services in support of the wide landscape of NASA's missions. This opportunity can be fully remote with occasional travel to NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX and Goddard Spaceflight Center in Greenbelt, MD; but living close to one of those NASA centers is a plus.
MRI, a woman-owned Technologies and Engineering Services company, has an exciting remote opportunity for a Cloud Native Platform Engineer. We are looking for individuals with creative ideas, diverse backgrounds, and a passion for human space exploration and science to join us as we take on this challenge.
As aCloud Native Platform Engineer,you will:
Developing new cloud-native platform services spanning all three major cloud environments.
Working with Managed Kubernetes offering across all three major cloud providers
Integrating cloud managed AI and data services with other bespoke and open-source Kubernetes applications
Developing best practices for cloud-native application development and promoting them within the organization
Writing quality code, providing quality and engaged code reviews for peers
Identifying opportunities to abstract Prospective Project requirements and develop Enterprise-grade, multi-tenant Platform Services
Working directly with NASA human spaceflight missions like Orion, Lunar Gateway, Mission Control and more.
Qualifications and Preferences:
Experience with Kubernetes in production
Proficiency with Terraform (or equivalent) for infrastructure automation tooling
Extensive Linux experience (familiarity with Windows also preferred, but not required)
Expert in at least one programming language (Go is preferred)
Solution-oriented mindset, accepts feedback with enthusiasm
Effectively communicates with team members: clear status updates to direct report, regularly establishes unanimous decisions with peers
Ability to thrive in a fully remote organization
Self-motivated and self-managing, with strong organizational skills
Ability to use GitLab (preferably very proficient)
Experience architecting and building cloud-native applications
Demonstrable success and confidence in owning the full project lifecycle
Good instincts for identifying opportunities for abstraction
Balances individual project development tasks at hand with overall platform and company goals
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of work experience required.
NASA Experience preferred.
What we offer:
MRI is a well-established small business contractor, with contacts deeply rooted within NASA Johnson Space Center. There is a lot of opportunity to meet, learn from and engage people across the country including NASA civil-servant employees, cloud providers, major software vendors, other contractors, and the open-source community. Everyone on our team is encouraged to identify problems as they arise, formalize them into proposals, and is given the opportunity to get their proposal in front of the right people at NASA to make it a priority.
MRI offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package including competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and 401(k). Flexible scheduling and telework opportunities enhance work life balance.
Due to the nature of the NASA work, candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
MRI Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment at MRI Tech ologies is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. MRI Technologies does not discriminate against any team member or applicant because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age, genetic information, past or present military service, marital or domestic partner status, parental status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
MRI Technologies is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://www.applicantpro.com/j/3368098-77750