Software DevOps Engineer

Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and integrate software components using Java and C/C++ in a Linux OS environment.

· Implement and optimize Linux/Unix socket programming for high-performance communications.

· Develop and integrate middleware technologies such as gRPC, Google Protocol Buffers, and DDS.

· Architect and implement publish-subscribe communication patterns for distributed systems.

· Collaborate on computer networking tasks including protocol design, diagnostics, and performance tuning.

· Apply common design patterns in Java and C++ to ensure scalable and maintainable code.

· Utilize containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and build infrastructure tools such as Gradle and CMake.

· Participate in research, whitepapers, system rearchitecture planning, design reviews, and technical deep-dives with government and program stakeholders.

Essential Skills

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

· 5+ years of experience in software development with C++ and/or Java.

· Experience working in Linux environments and socket programming.

· Experience with DDS middleware frameworks.

· Eligible for Secret Clearance (must have before start).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

· Experience with publish-subscribe architectures and distributed systems.

· Understanding of computer networking principles.

· Experience with containerization and modern build systems (Gradle, CMake).

· Prior experience supporting Navy or DoD programs.

· Experience with legacy system modernization and system-of-systems integration.

· Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practice