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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer III - **Company:** Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - **Location:** Richland, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $133,100.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Code Reuse, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, Github, Information Lifecycle Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Prometheus, Runbook, Service Discovery, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Policy as Code, Data Logging, Pulumi, Load Balancing, Azure Data Factory, GitHub Copilot, Istio, System Availability, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Git, Cloudformation, Data Layers, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Data Lakes, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Apache Flink, AWS Glue, Apache Kafka, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Machine Learning Operations, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Terraform, Splunk, Software Version Control, Dynatrace, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Docker, Elk Stack, Jenkins, Amazon Redshift, Databricks, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gejex8 ## About the Role You're an accomplished engineer with strong foundations in DevOps, scalable system design, AI/ML development, and production software engineering. You're ready to take on increasing technical responsibility, leading components of complex systems while mentoring junior team members. You excel at translating technical requirements into working solutions, selecting appropriate approaches for challenging problems, and contributing meaningfully to technical direction and project success., + Demonstrated proficiency in Python and working knowledge of at least one additional language (C#/.NET, Go, C++) for infrastructure automation and tooling development + Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code principles and tools including Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, or ARM templates with emphasis on modular, reusable code patterns + Ability to design, implement, and maintain sophisticated CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps + Proficiency with version control workflows (Git), GitOps methodologies, automated testing frameworks for infrastructure code, and policy-as-code practices with consistent use of AI assist tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate automation and troubleshooting _Cloud & Container Orchestration_ + Demonstrated experience designing and managing infrastructure across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with multi-cloud experience highly valued + Strong expertise with containerization technologies (Docker) and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, or GKE) including advanced concepts like operators, custom resources, and cluster management + Ability to design and implement event-driven architectures using cloud-native services (AWS EventBridge, Azure Event Grid, Pub/Sub) and messaging systems with understanding of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) and API gateway patterns + Knowledge of networking concepts in cloud and containerized environments including CNI plugins, ingress controllers, load balancing, and service discovery with familiarity in edge computing deployments and hybrid cloud architectures _Observability, Reliability & Security_ + Ability to implement comprehensive observability solutions including metrics collection (Prometheus, CloudWatch), distributed tracing (Jaeger, Tempo), and centralized logging (ELK Stack, Loki, Splunk) + Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles including SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, and incident response with ability to design and implement chaos engineering practices to improve system resilience + Experience implementing security best practices including secrets management (Vault, AWS Secrets Manager), vulnerability scanning, and DevSecOps tooling + Knowledge of disaster recovery strategies, backup automation, and business continuity planning with understanding of compliance frameworks and ability to implement automated compliance controls _Data Platform Operations & ML Infrastructure_ + Understanding of cloud-native data pipeline architectures and ETL/ELT orchestration (AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, Airflow, Prefect) with ability to build and maintain infrastructure supporting ML pipelines, model training workflows, and MLOps practices + Knowledge of deploying and operating cloud-based data storage systems and platforms (S3, Redshift, Delta Lake, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Snowflake) + Understanding of distributed data processing frameworks (Spark/Databricks, Kafka, Flink) with experience operating Kubernetes-based platforms for data workloads including Spark on K8s, Ray clusters, or Kubeflow + Ability to implement infrastructure supporting large-scale data systems with appropriate monitoring, cost optimization, and performance tuning including storage tiering, data lifecycle management, and compute resource optimization _Collaboration & Operations_ + Strong problem-solving abilities with experience troubleshooting complex distributed systems spanning applications, infrastructure, and data layers + Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with software engineers, data scientists, security teams, and business stakeholders with ability to create clear, comprehensive documentation for infrastructure designs, runbooks, and disaster recovery procedures + Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple infrastructure initiatives simultaneously while maintaining high availability and reliability standards with proven ability to mentor team members on DevOps practices and operational excellence + Experience participating in on-call rotations, incident response, and post-mortem processes with ability to balance tactical operational needs with strategic infrastructure improvements National Interest Project Examples, + Detect and prevent smuggling of drugs and contraband at ports of entry [Link (https://www.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/media/file/NII%20Capabilities%20072621\_0.pdf) ], + PhD and 1 year of Software Engineering experience -OR- + MS/MA and 3 years of Software Engineering experience -OR- + BS/BA and 5 years of Software Engineering experience -OR + AA and 14 years of Software Engineering experience in designing, architecting, programming, deploying, and automating software solutions in support of scientific research or consumer digital product development -OR- + HS/GED and 16 years of Software Engineering experience in designing, architecting, programming, deploying, and automating software solutions in support of scientific research or consumer digital product development Preferred Qualifications: + Degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field + Experience in contributing to technical direction and independently structure complex problems into actionable work, in collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams + Expertise in Python and proficiency in at least one other language (C#/.NET, C++, Go) + 3-5 years of hands-on DevOps, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering experience + Contributions to open-source infrastructure projects or active participation in DevOps communities Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Not applicable. Additional Information This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance. A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct. Requirements: + U.S. Citizenship + Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B. + Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP). Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated. ## Description We are seeking a Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer to join PNNL's advanced AI engineering initiatives, contributing to next-generation systems spanning agentic AI platforms, large-scale data orchestration, and real-time intelligence processing. In this role, you'll apply your expertise in scalable system design and AI/ML engineering to build mission-critical capabilities while developing your technical leadership and establishing yourself as a key contributor to our engineering community., This position is based in Richland, WA and requires an onsite presence Monday through Thursday, with Friday as required by business needs. ## Related Videos - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) ## Related Articles - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025)