System Infrastructure / Platform Engineer

Flexton Inc

Berkeley, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Banking Services, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Docker, Emerging Technology, Financial Services, Git, Hardware Virtualization, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Insurance, Leadership, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Machine Tool, Mentoring, MongoDB, MySQL, Performance Management, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Refactoring, Scalable System Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Building, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Unix Shell Programming, Web Services, eCommerce
LOCATION
Berkeley, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

Flexton is a growing IT services and staffing company serving some of the world's most renowned and Fortune-listed companies across industries such as eCommerce, HighTech, Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, and Healthcare. With a global presence spanning the US, Canada, Europe, Colombia, Mexico, and India, Flexton offers its clients cost-effective solutions through onsite, offshore, and nearshore models. Flexton provides its employees with opportunities for growth, meaningful work, and continuous learning!

System Infrastructure / Platform Engineer
Rate: $90/hr on W2
Location: Hybrid (On-site presence required with flexible/telework options). Candidates must reside within ~150 miles of the work site. Hybrid schedule depends on business needs. Full remote may be considered in rare cases.
Duration: 2026-08-03 to 2027-07-30


Summary

Seeking a versatile Software / API Engineer to join a team building software systems that integrate scientific workflows and high-performance computing environments.

The role involves working on large-scale computing platforms used by researchers to solve complex scientific and engineering problems. The focus is on developing APIs, automation tools, and cloud-native services that enable efficient use of distributed compute and storage resources.

You will collaborate with software and systems engineers across multiple teams and contribute to building scalable services, integrating workflows, and improving platform capabilities for research and data-intensive applications.


What You Will Do (Level 3)

  • Work with a team to develop and maintain a broad portfolio of software projects
  • Build, refine, and support API endpoints and backend integrations for workflow automation
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues collaboratively
  • Develop and refactor scripts and application code
  • Coordinate small project efforts (service rollouts, upgrades, etc.)
  • Work with vendors to align tooling with user requirements
  • Deploy services using container-based cloud platforms (Kubernetes-based environments)
  • Collaborate across teams to integrate APIs and services into large-scale computing infrastructure
  • Present technical work to internal teams and external technical communities

Additional Responsibilities (Level 4)

  • Analyze and solve complex technical problems requiring deep evaluation
  • Work with high independence on assignments
  • Research and implement new technologies
  • Contribute to project strategy and planning
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring
  • Recommend system improvements for performance, reliability, and security
  • Evaluate emerging technologies in high-performance computing and cloud systems
  • Represent the organization in technical working groups and user communities

Required Qualifications (Level 3)

  • 8+ years experience with Bachelor's degree OR 6+ years with Master's OR equivalent experience
  • 2+ years experience building APIs and web services on Linux in HPC/cloud/hyperscale environments
  • Experience designing API interfaces for compute/storage/backend systems
  • Experience with:
    • C, Shell, Python
    • Git and CI/CD pipelines
    • AI/ML tools or services (preferred)
    • Databases (MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
    • Containers (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Strong understanding of software engineering best practices (performance, security)
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively on large projects
  • Strong communication skills

Additional Requirements (Level 4)

  • 12+ years experience OR 8+ years with Master's OR equivalent experience
  • Experience with API frameworks (e.g., OpenAPI)
  • Linux system administration experience
  • Experience with virtualization/container platforms
  • Ability to lead projects and coordinate teams
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Notes

  • In-person interviews include technical Q&A and a presentation on a technical topic.

About the Company

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