Platform Support Engineer - Starburst / Trino Platform Admin

Job Title:

Application Programmer III -

Starburst DevOps/Admin Location:

Charlotte, NC or Jersey City, NJ (3 days onsite per week required)

Duration:

Contract - 12 months

Pay Range:

Charlotte, NC:

$65.06/hr (W2) |

Jersey City, NJ:

$68.25/hr (W2)

Job ID:

372775 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Starburst DevOps/Admin to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Starburst platform installation, configuration, and administration on OpenShift/Kubernetes, and a proven ability to maintain stable production environments, resolve complex incidents, and drive platform best practices.

Responsibilities:

Install and configure Starburst across production and lower environments. Plan, coordinate, and execute platform maintenance, disaster recovery, and software release activities. Serve as L3+ escalation for platform issues, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Configure and tune environments for performance, reliability, and security. Perform capacity and stability monitoring, and assist with metrics collection and reporting. Define, review, document, and communicate standards and best practices for the shared platform. Configure connectivity for Starburst, including JDBC and data source integrations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with Starburst software installation and configuration. Working knowledge of OpenShift and Kubernetes, including containerized deployments. Proven troubleshooting and incident resolution skills at L3 or higher. Ability to analyze and communicate root cause and remediation steps clearly. Familiarity with Starburst security model and best practices. Experience with connectivity configuration for Starburst and SQL query tuning. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

JDBC connectivity setup and data source integration patterns. Background with Hadoop ecosystems. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.