Application Developer/Systems Engineer

Cherokee Federal; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Other benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an experienced Application Developer / Systems Engineer to design, implement, and operate software and automation across Linux and Windows environments. The role emphasizes CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and container orchestration to enable scalable enterprise solutions.

The candidate will modernize deployment pipelines, configure infrastructure services, and support operations with robust testing and troubleshooting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Puppet Certified Professional certification.
• Familiarity with container software (Docker and Kubernetes).
• Exposure to one or more programming languages (JavaScript, Java, .NET, Python, etc.).
• Experience with GitHub (or Git version control systems).
• Experience with Linux and Windows infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software that configures and manages client hosting environments (Linux/Windows).
• Define the infrastructure services architecture.
• Create automation modules for infrastructure management.
• Support deployment orchestration for business applications and services.
• Configure servers, load balancers, VPCs, networks, and subnets.
• Build automated test frameworks and CI/CD for Puppet and code.
• Troubleshoot container services and applications.
• Guide deployment into container environments and triage production issues.
• Provide training and support for engineers on infrastructure management.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

Python

.NET

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Configuration Management

DevOps

Automation

Linux

Windows

Cloud

VPC

Puppet

Education

Puppet Certified Professional

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Job description

Application Developer / Systems Engineer

This position requires a Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Develop, test, and deploy software solutions that configure, automate, and manage enterprise infrastructure across Linux and Windows environments. Define infrastructure services architecture, create automation modules for infrastructure management, support deployment orchestration, and implement CI/CD practices while ensuring reliable and scalable application delivery.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Application Developer / Systems Engineer: $170,000–$185,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Application Developer / Systems Engineer Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, test, and deploy software code that will configure and manage client hosting environments (Linux and Windows).
• Define the infrastructure services architecture.
• Create modules that automate the management of infrastructure environments.
• Support deployment orchestration for business applications and services.
• Configure application servers, load balancing and proxy servers, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), networks, and subnets.
• Design, build, and manage automated test frameworks and scripts supporting Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) for Puppet and business application code.
• Assess and debug issues with container services and applications.
• Support deployment orchestration for business applications and services into container environments.
• Help operations teams triage bugs and troubleshoot production issues.
• Deliver training, coaching, and support for engineering teams writing code to manage infrastructure and application configurations.
• Provide product vision, standards, and best practices for using configuration management software across the organization.
• Participate in team code reviews and design reviews.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Application Developer / Systems Engineer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Puppet Certified Professional certification.
• Familiarity with container software (Docker and Kubernetes).
• Exposure to one or more programming languages (JavaScript, Java, .NET, Python, etc.).
• Experience with GitHub (or Git version control systems).
• Experience with Linux and Windows infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Security Clearance: Not Specified.
• Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: Infrastructure Development, Systems Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Application Deployment, Automation Engineering.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Criterion is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner supporting federal government customers, Criterion delivers technology, engineering, and mission-focused solutions while helping professionals maximize their expertise and career growth.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:

• Application Developer
• Systems Engineer
• Infrastructure Developer
• Infrastructure Engineer
• DevOps Engineer
• Platform Engineer
• Cloud Engineer
• Automation Engineer

Keywords:

• Application Development
• Systems Engineering
• Infrastructure
• Linux
• Windows
• Puppet
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD
• GitHub
• Java
• JavaScript
• Python
• .NET
• Configuration Management
• Cloud
• VPC
• DevOps
• Automation
• Infrastructure as Code

Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.