DevOps Engineer

Tractor Supply; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

Tractor Supply in Huntsville, AL, seeks a DevOps Engineer II to own the CI/CD pipeline and embedded software for RF sensor products. You will lead a small team of 7–10 engineers, driving quality and automated testing frameworks to deliver reliable software with speed.

The role requires hands-on experience with C, C++, Python, Linux, and containerization (Docker); you will design robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Artifactory and collaborate across engineering to resolve issues early in

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of professional experience developing embedded software.
• Automation & scripting proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and strong scripting (Bash, Python).
• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Linux-based development and deployment environments familiarity.
• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and version control (Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Team player able to support a fast-paced engineering team of 7-10 members.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Build quality infrastructure: design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks for core software components (unit, integration, system tests).
• Architect CI/CD pipelines: develop and manage robust pipelines using Jenkins and Artifactory for build, test, and deployment.
• Champion software excellence: implement code reviews, static analysis, and test coverage metrics.
• Collaborate with developers: work with a team of 7-10 engineers to identify, debug, and resolve defects early in the lifecycle.
• Optimize Linux environments: oversee build and deployment processes for Linux-based systems for reliability and performance.
• Document processes: create clear docs for testing and deployment workflows to support growth.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Embedded software

Linux

Docker

Git

Jenkins

Python

C

C++

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Artifactory

Prometheus

ELK Stack

Docker

Job description

TSC's Product Solutions (PS) organization is seeking a DevOps Engineer II in Huntsville, AL to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively. This role takes full ownership of the CI/CD pipeline while developing embedded software for RF sensor products.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to play a critical role in the development of our products. In this role, you will be the champion of quality and the architect of our development infrastructure. You will work closely with a small, high-impact team of 7-10 software engineers, building and maintaining the automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines that enable our team to deliver exceptional software with speed and confidence. Application development in C, C++, Python, and embedded software development for real-time processors.

• Build Quality Infrastructure : Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks for core software components, including unit, integration, and system-level tests.
• Architect CI/CD Pipelines: Develop and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Artifactory to ensure seamless build, test, and deployment processes
• Champion software excellence: Monitor and improve software quality by implementing code reviews, static analysis, and test coverage metrics.
• Collaborate with Developers: Work closely with a team of 7-10 engineers to identify, debug, and resolve defects early in the development lifecycle.
• Optimize Linux Environments: Oversee build and deployment processes for Linux-based systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Document Processes: Create and maintain clear documentation for testing and deployment workflows to support team growth and knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 3+ years of professional experience developing embedded software.
• Automation & Scripting Pro: You are proficient with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and have strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Testing Guru : You have hands‑on experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Linux Experience: You are familiar with Linux-based development and deployment environments.
• Tool Savvy: You have a solid understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Problem Solver: You have excellent problem‑solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Team Player: You are comfortable supporting a fast‑paced engineering team of 7-10 members.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with testing FPGA‑related software or embedded systems.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK Stack).

TSC Benefits & Application

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): As an employee‑owned company, every employee contributes to, and benefits from, our success through our ESOP retirement plan. This fosters a culture of collective responsibility, transparency, and long‑term commitment.
• Other Benefits: 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co‑Sponsored Health Plan, and Paid Leave.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.