Software Engineer with DevOps

Job Description

We are seeking software developers with 2 to 10 years of experience in DevOps environments to help design, build, and support mission-focused applications. 
The ideal candidate brings drive, adaptability, and collaboration to a team delivering innovative software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

Required Qualifications 

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems 

Proficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar) 

Skilled in Python (preferred) or other modern languages such as C/C++ or Java 

Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) 

Understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices 

Hands-on experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) 

Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GovCloud, Azure, or GCP) 

Knowledge of version control using Git Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) 

Active TS clearance required, TS/SCI Preferred 
 

Bonus Points
Programming & Development Skilled in multiple programming languages Familiar with Python data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, SciPy, etc.) 

Experience developing RESTful microservices (FastAPI, Spring Boot, etc.) 

Architecture & Modernization Refactored legacy systems into containerized or microservice architectures 

Strong understanding of vertical and horizontal scaling 

Data & Messaging 

Built and maintained ETL pipelines for data processing 

Worked with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers 

Knowledge of database optimization and administration 

DevOps & CI/CD 

Experience with Agile workflows (Jira, sprints) 

Used quality and security scanning tools (SonarQube, NexusIQ, Trivy) 

Containers & Kubernetes 

Deployed, maintained, and troubleshot applications in Kubernetes clusters 

Managed secure container registries and applied image hardening best practices 

Infrastructure & Cloud 

Familiar with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) 

Used monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to add metrics and alerts 

Security & Compliance 

Applied security best practices and compliance requirements 

Domain & Certifications 

Experience supporting DoD or IC mission systems Relevant certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, CKAD 
 

Job Duties

 Join a small, experienced team enhancing and modernizing cloud architectures supporting key operations. 

Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environments 

Build and manage containerized systems using Docker and Kubernetes 

Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery 

Develop and optimize ETL pipelines for efficient data processing 

Configure and maintain message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, etc.) 

Write Python scripts to automate infrastructure management and deployment tasks 

Monitor performance and improve reliability and efficiency 

Collaborate with developers to define best practices for deployment and infrastructure 

Promote clarity and maintainability through clean design and lightweight documentation