Platform Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia
Platform Engineer jobs in District of Columbia are open across Washington and Naval Research Laboratory and other District of Columbia metros, with employers like Guidehouse, Esri, and BigBear.ai hiring at every experience level. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Overview
Help build and scale the deployment platforms that power mission critical software.
As a Software Development Engineer II focused on CI/CD and platform automation, you will design and implement tools, pipelines, and automation frameworks that enable reliable, secure, and scalable software delivery across enterprise environments.
You will work on systems that support continuous integration, automated testing, infrastructure provisioning, and deployment at scale, ensuring that mission critical applications can be built, tested, and released efficiently.
This role combines software engineering with DevOps and platform engineering principles, ideal for engineers who are passionate about automation, system reliability, and improving developer productivity in complex environments.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Washington, DC area for this position.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain high-speed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps for cloud-native workflows and Jenkins for complex, cross-platform on-premises build automation
- Architect and optimize Docker environments to ensure consistent, isolated, and reproducible build/test runners across the entire development lifecycle
- Work with the team to help lead the design of the next-generation Python package creation process; manage complex Conda recipes and environments to ensure seamless distribution of the ArcGIS API and its dependencies
- Build and manage the underlying build infrastructure (runners, nodes, and registries) using automated provisioning to ensure high availability and scalability of the release system
- Implement automated security gatekeeping, including the generation of SBOMs (software Bill of Materials), vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifacts
- Work with the team to help design and implement monitoring frameworks to track build performance; assist in automated load and performance testing of the Python stack to identify regressions before release
- Identify and eliminate manual bottlenecks by transitioning legacy workflows into modern, "everything-as-code" processes
- Oversee the lifecycle of third-party dependencies, ensuring that the supply chain is secure, from source code to the final distributed package
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional DevOps, CI/CD, or platform automation
- Hands on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, or similar)
- Experience working with YAML-based pipeline configurations and infrastructure definitions
- Exposure to automation and scripting (Python and/or JavaScript preferred)
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, AWS CDK, Terraform or similar IaC frameworks
- Ability to write and optimize Docker files and support container-based deployments
- Understanding of artifact management, dependency management, and secure build practices
- Familiarity with SBOM tools and artifact signing concepts
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) especially compute services and storage services (S3, Blob Storage)
- US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Stem related field
- Experience automating backend systems and operational workflows
- Familiarity with release engineering and deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, etc.)
- Experience integrating security scanning into pipelines (SAST/DAST, container scanning)
- Exposure to Kubernetes-based delivery environments
- Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
- CompTIA Security + certification
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments
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The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.
Overview
Help build and scale the deployment platforms that power mission critical software.
As a Software Development Engineer II focused on CI/CD and platform automation, you will design and implement tools, pipelines, and automation frameworks that enable reliable, secure, and scalable software delivery across enterprise environments.
You will work on systems that support continuous integration, automated testing, infrastructure provisioning, and deployment at scale, ensuring that mission critical applications can be built, tested, and released efficiently.
This role combines software engineering with DevOps and platform engineering principles, ideal for engineers who are passionate about automation, system reliability, and improving developer productivity in complex environments.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Washington, DC area for this position.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain high-speed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps for cloud-native workflows and Jenkins for complex, cross-platform on-premises build automation
- Architect and optimize Docker environments to ensure consistent, isolated, and reproducible build/test runners across the entire development lifecycle
- Work with the team to help lead the design of the next-generation Python package creation process; manage complex Conda recipes and environments to ensure seamless distribution of the ArcGIS API and its dependencies
- Build and manage the underlying build infrastructure (runners, nodes, and registries) using automated provisioning to ensure high availability and scalability of the release system
- Implement automated security gatekeeping, including the generation of SBOMs (software Bill of Materials), vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifacts
- Work with the team to help design and implement monitoring frameworks to track build performance; assist in automated load and performance testing of the Python stack to identify regressions before release
- Identify and eliminate manual bottlenecks by transitioning legacy workflows into modern, "everything-as-code" processes
- Oversee the lifecycle of third-party dependencies, ensuring that the supply chain is secure, from source code to the final distributed package
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional DevOps, CI/CD, or platform automation
- Hands on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, or similar)
- Experience working with YAML-based pipeline configurations and infrastructure definitions
- Exposure to automation and scripting (Python and/or JavaScript preferred)
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, AWS CDK, Terraform or similar IaC frameworks
- Ability to write and optimize Docker files and support container-based deployments
- Understanding of artifact management, dependency management, and secure build practices
- Familiarity with SBOM tools and artifact signing concepts
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) especially compute services and storage services (S3, Blob Storage)
- US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Stem related field
- Experience automating backend systems and operational workflows
- Familiarity with release engineering and deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, etc.)
- Experience integrating security scanning into pipelines (SAST/DAST, container scanning)
- Exposure to Kubernetes-based delivery environments
- Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
- CompTIA Security + certification
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments
#LI-SS2
#LI-Onsite
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.
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Platform Engineer Job Market in District of Columbia
A snapshot from current District of Columbia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Guidehouse12
- Esri6
- BigBear.ai5
- The Carlyle4
- Booz Allen Hamilton4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services22
- Technology & Software12
- Investment & Asset Management7
- Aerospace & Defense6
- Insurance4
What District of Columbia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in platform engineer jobs across District of Columbia.
- Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration at scale
- Proficiency in at least one major cloud provider, AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Infrastructure-as-code experience with Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation
- CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance using tools such as GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or Jenkins
- Scripting and automation skills in Python, Go, or Bash
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Platform Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many platform engineer jobs are there in District of Columbia?
There are 132+ platform engineer openings in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Washington, District of Columbia, and Naval Research Laboratory. New positions post regularly as employers across District of Columbia hire.
Which District of Columbia cities have the most platform engineer jobs?
Washington, District of Columbia, and Naval Research Laboratory have the most platform engineer openings in District of Columbia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire platform engineers in District of Columbia?
Companies currently hiring platform engineers in District of Columbia include Guidehouse, Esri, and BigBear.ai, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote platform engineer jobs in District of Columbia?
Yes. About 43% of platform engineer openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in District of Columbia metros.
How do I apply for platform engineer jobs in District of Columbia?
You can apply to platform engineer jobs in District of Columbia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred District of Columbia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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