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Software & Platform Engineer

Vaco
$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 / yr
United States, Texas, Houston
Feb 10, 2026

DIRECT HIRE ROLE LOCAL TO HOUSTON, TX.

Software & Platform Engineer

This role is a highly skilled Software & Platform Engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining a core Data & Machine Learning platform. The position plays a crucial role in developing new capabilities, ensuring security and compliance, and enhancing the platform to meet evolving user needs. The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer with a passion for automation, data, and building resilient, scalable systems.

Responsibilities

  • Platform Development: Design and implement new features for an AWS and Databricks-based platform, staying current with industry trends and advancements in AI.

  • Core Component Implementation: Test and integrate central platform components that support the technology stack and serve multiple users across the organization.

  • Collaboration: Partner with other engineering teams to identify and deliver platform enhancements that solve specific business problems.

  • Maintain Excellence: Uphold strict security protocols, compliance controls, and architectural principles in all aspects of work.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering.

  • Proven track record of designing and building complex, multi-tenant systems.

  • Deep understanding of modern software engineering principles, platform engineering, and cloud-native design patterns (especially AWS). Experience with microservices architecture is a plus.

  • Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines (preferably with GitHub Actions) and strong command of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, YAML).

  • Primary Tech Stack Expertise:

    • Databricks: In-depth knowledge of data lakes and data warehouse architecture.

    • AWS: Comprehensive knowledge of native data services and cloud architecture.

    • Python: Advanced object-oriented programming skills.

    • Terraform: Advanced knowledge and extensive experience in building Infrastructure as Code systems.

  • Operational experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools and best practices.

  • Proficiency with source control tools such as GitHub.

  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong drive for engineering excellence.

  • Mindset geared toward automation over manual processes.

  • Confidence to challenge ideas constructively and ask insightful questions.

  • Eagerness to learn new technologies and continuously improve skills.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The role involves analyzing and interpreting data, communicating, and remaining in a stationary position for significant periods. Frequent use of computers and office devices is required. The position also involves moving around the office and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% travel may be required to other sites, including out-of-state locations, for business purposes.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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