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Platform Engineer

Mindlance
Reston, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Position: Platform Engineer

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months (Likely to extend)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Informatica IDMC Cloud Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support cloud-based data integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC), cloud infrastructure automation, AWS services, and scripting/programming. This role requires hands-on experience with production support, cloud platform administration, and data integration development in a fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, deploy, and support data integration solutions using Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC).
  • Configure, administer, and maintain Informatica cloud environments, including setup and management of Self-Service Workbench.
  • Develop and optimize data pipelines, workflows, and integrations to support business and operational requirements.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, and Python.
  • Build and maintain cloud infrastructure components within AWS environments.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues in a 24x7 support environment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.
  • Implement best practices for cloud security, performance optimization, monitoring, and operational excellence.
  • Create technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge-sharing materials.
  • Participate in on-call support rotations and provide timely resolution of critical production incidents.
  • Assist in performance tuning, capacity planning, and system upgrades.


Required Qualifications:

  • Strong hands-on experience with Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC).
  • Experience developing, configuring, and administering Informatica cloud environments.
  • Proficiency with Informatica Self-Service Workbench.
  • Strong programming and scripting skills using Python and Unix Shell Scripting.
  • Experience automating cloud infrastructure and operational processes using Terraform, GitLab, Ansible, and/or Python.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services including:
  • EC2
  • Systems Manager (SSM)
  • CloudFormation
  • CloudWatch
  • Lambda
  • Experience supporting and troubleshooting applications in a production support environment with 24/7 operational requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and technical presentation abilities.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Apache Spark, Amazon EMR/Hadoop, and PySpark.
  • Experience working with AWS Glue.
  • Experience creating and managing reusable Terraform modules.
  • Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD best practices.
  • Experience with enterprise-scale cloud data platforms and data integration architectures.


Nice-to-Have:

  • Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, etc.)
  • Informatica certifications
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Exposure to enterprise data warehousing and data governance initiatives


Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

Salary : $68 - $70

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