The High Technology Foundation (HTF) located in the I-79 Technology Park in Fairmont, WV, is a vibrant technology organization with a proven plan to strengthen and diversify West Virginia’s economy. HTF is seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and automating cloud infrastructure while working within a modern, AI-enabled development stack. The successful candidate will move beyond administration to build scalable solutions using code, leveraging AI tools to accelerate engineering workflows in a cloud environment. This is an onsite role in Fairmont, WV.
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design and deploy scalable cloud infrastructure using Azure ARM templates and YAML configurations.
- AI-Enabled Engineering: Utilize AI-assisted development tools to optimize scripting, automate complex tasks, write documentation, and accelerate infrastructure deployment.
- Automation & Scripting: Develop robust automation scripts and tools using Python and Bash to streamline deployment and operations.
- Software Design: Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles to create maintainable and efficient infrastructure code.
- System Architecture: Participate in requirements elicitation and technical design sessions to translate business needs into technical cloud solutions.
- Cross-Platform Engineering: Build and maintain solutions that operate seamlessly across both Windows and Linux environments.
Required Qualifications
- Programming Core: Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and proficiency in Python.
- Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with cloud infrastructure, specifically Azure and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates. AWS and Google Cloud experience is a plus.
- OS Knowledge: Comfortable working in mixed operating system environments (solid knowledge of both Windows and Linux internals).
- Scripting: Ability to write complex scripts in Bash and PowerShell/CMD.
- Configuration Management: Experience with serialization languages like YAML for configuration and pipeline definitions.
Preferred Skills
- AI Interest: Enthusiasm for adopting AI tools in the software development lifecycle.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Previous exposure to requirements gathering or technical consulting.
Education and Experience
- Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Professional Experience: Must demonstrate professional working experience. Note: Academic coursework and internships cannot be substituted for experience requirements.
Benefits: HTF offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and holidays, life insurance, quality health, dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, and a 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution.
Compensation: Attractive benefits and compensation package commensurate with experience and education. HTF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary Range: $70K – $90K
Interested candidates should send their resume to:
High Technology Foundation
ATTN: Human Resources
1000 Galliher Drive, Suite 1000
Fairmont, WV 26554
jobs@wvhtf.org
www.wvhtf.org
