Job ID: T#5955 - Senior Analytics Platform Engineer (Linux/AWS/Python/SAS)
PLEASE NOTE: This is a 9 month contract to hire and needs to meet Client full-time conversion policies. Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (ie H1B, OPT, CPT, etc) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.
Top 3 primary skills most critical for success:
• Enterprise Linux administration (RHEL 8): Every platform runs on Linux across 14+ servers. Strong command-line proficiency with systemd, performance analysis, user administration, and PAM-based authentication is the foundation.
• Multi-platform analytics management: This role spans SAS, Python/Condaplus, R/RStudio, SPSS, PyCharm, and KNIME simultaneously. The person must context-switch daily and communicate upgrade timelines and capacity constraints to business-side peers.
• AI tool proficiency: We use AI extensively for troubleshooting, building internal tools, automating workflows, and generating documentation. We need someone who actively leverages AI to accelerate their work.
Must-haves vs. learn on the job:
Must-haves:
• Linux administration on RHEL
• Bash and Python scripting
• AWS experience
• Experience with at least one enterprise analytics platform
• Comfort using AI tools in daily workflows
Soft skills:
• Clear communicator who can translate technical issues for business audiences
• Self-starter who takes ownership without waiting to be directed
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity across multiple platforms and priorities
• Collaborative — works well with onshore/offshore teams, vendors, and LOB stakeholders
Learn on the job:
• Condaplus/Miniforge, KNIME, SPSS, Flask apps, GPFS
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hartford, CT 06183