Software Engineer with DevOps Experience

We are seeking software developers with 2–10 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