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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** M9 Solutions
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Apache Spark, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, Data Delivery
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18642708/Reliability-Engineer

## About the Role

* Work Authorization: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
 * Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or other technical field.
 * Proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL.
 * Familiarity with parallel data processing and Spark job optimization.
 * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
 * Resourcefulness and creativity in fast-paced dynamic environments.
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve ambiguous technical and operational challenges.
 * Experience with root cause analysis and documenting solutions for broader impact.
 * Enthusiasm for hands-on problem solving, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
 * Must be available to respond to critical outages during assigned on-call weeks.

## Description

$130,000-$145,000 USD
United States
Oct 14, 2026

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Reliability Engineer (Spark/Foundry Workflows) to work remotely in support of a contract for a client located inWashington, DC. Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Responsibilities

 * Develops a deep understanding of platform products and operational processes.
 * Goes on-call, responding quickly and effectively to mission-critical incidents.
 * Diagnoses, resolves, and proactively prevents issues encountered in the field.
 * Collaborates with internal stakeholders to increase the scalability and reliability of data platform workflows for customers.
 * Identifies recurring pain points and inefficiencies, and takes initiative to automate or streamline workflows.
 * Advocates for and implements product enhancements based on insights gleaned from the field.
 * Creates clear, actionable documentation and shares best practices to elevate team and company-wide reliability.