Senior DevOps Software Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior DevOps Software Engineer in United States.

This role offers an opportunity to drive the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge software solutions in a dynamic, distributed environment. The Senior DevOps Software Engineer will lead the creation and management of automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient software development, testing, and deployment processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and maintain system reliability and security standards. The position requires expertise in software configuration management, containerized environments, cloud deployment, and automated testing. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, secure software solutions.

• Accountabilities:
• Develop and maintain automated CI/CD build and deployment pipelines using Jenkins/Cloudbees, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Artifactory, and Bitbucket.
• Lead software configuration management (SCM), including release planning, version control, and baseline management across distributed development networks.
• Provide technical direction, guidance, and training to software engineering teams on configuration management and DevOps best practices.
• Design, develop, document, test, and deploy software using Python, JavaScript, Java, and SQL.
• Develop automated testing pipelines using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, JUnit, and other relevant tools.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Kafka and Elasticsearch clusters and environments.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and proactively mitigate system, infrastructure, and deployment issues.
• Collaborate with Agile teams, attend scrums, and ensure timely delivery of software objectives.
• Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline; 8–12 years of professional experience in software engineering or DevOps.
• Strong knowledge of Git, Bitbucket workflows, and UNIX command line environments.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with cloud deployments, software lifecycle automation, and software configuration management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in geographically distributed teams.
• Knowledge of DoD security standards, STIG compliance, and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification within 60 days of start.
• US Citizenship required; less than 10% travel.
• Benefits:
• Remote work with occasional on-site support at Scott AFB, IL or Ft. Meade, MD.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth through leadership of complex DevOps initiatives.
• Exposure to cutting-edge DevOps tools, cloud platforms, and secure software development practices.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, Agile environment with cross-functional teams.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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