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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer 2 or 3 - Infrastructure - **Company:** Berkshire Hathaway Energy - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $88,800.0 - $127,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Linux, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Open Source Technology, Reliability Engineering, Prometheus, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Ceph (Software), Enterprise Software Applications, Grafana, HybridCloud, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Api Design, Terraform - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpck17 ## About the Role *Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) A minimum of four years of experience in infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, site reliability engineering, or a related engineering role. A minimum of five or more years of experience in infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, site reliability engineering, or a related engineering role for level 3. Experience in one or more of the following areas: + Linux systems and core infrastructure fundamentals + Container platforms and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes + Infrastructure-as-code and declarative system design (e.g., Terraform, Git-based workflows) + Distributed systems concepts and large-scale infrastructure environments + Open-source observability tools including Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry + Exposure to distributed storage systems (e.g., Ceph or similar technologies) + Networking fundamentals in distributed or hybrid environments + API-driven infrastructure and automation systems + Foundational infrastructure security practices, including identity and secrets management + Hybrid infrastructure environments spanning on-premises data centers and cloud platforms, Sponsorship: No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. ## Description This software engineer-infrastructure contributes to the design, implementation, and operation of foundational infrastructure systems that power the company's technology platform. This role supports compute, storage, networking, and container infrastructure used by enterprise applications, internal platforms, and hybrid cloud environments. Software engineers at this level focus on building, operating, and improving infrastructure platforms using established patterns, automation, and infrastructure-as-code. They work collaboratively with platform and operations teams while continuing to build deep technical expertise in distributed systems and modern infrastructure practices. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Engineering * Support the design, deployment, and operation of infrastructure platforms including compute, storage, networking, and container infrastructure * Build and maintain reliable infrastructure across on-premises data centers and cloud environments * Operate and support Kubernetes clusters and their underlying infrastructure components * Assist in ensuring availability, performance, and stability of infrastructure systems * Support hybrid infrastructure environments and platform services that run on top of them Automation & Infrastructure as Code * Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Go, Python, or Java * Implement infrastructure provisioning and configuration using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform * Contribute to standardized infrastructure deployment and lifecycle management practices * Build tooling that reduces manual effort and improves operational reliability Platform Integration * Support infrastructure dependencies for container platforms and distributed systems * Assist with deploying, upgrading, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters * Operate infrastructure services such as virtualization platforms and storage systems * Collaborate with platform engineering teams supporting CI/CD, messaging, observability, and developer platforms Observability & Reliability * Implement monitoring and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry * Participate in incident response and post-incident analysis ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Why Git Still Matters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100288-why-git-still-matters) - [All your telemetry data from any source in one place](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/57-all-your-telemetry-data-from-any-source-in-one-place) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)