DevOps Engineer

Citian; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) company match

On-site gym

Free snacks

Job summary

Citian, a fast-growing SaaS technology company in Washington, DC, is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support cloud-based infrastructure development. You'll design and maintain the DevOps environment, automate deployment processes, and enhance workflows for application delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of software experience, and strong knowledge of AWS and CI/CD tools. Citian offers a competitive salary, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software/application development experience.
• Experience using AWS services for infrastructure management.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a DevOps environment for mission-critical applications.
• Automate development and deployment processes.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for application delivery.
• Enhance workflows for build, test, and deployment.

Skills

DevOps/Site Reliability

Infrastructure Automation (Terraform)

AWS Services

CI/CD Toolsets

Containerization (Docker)

Containerization Orchestration (Kubernetes)

Python/SQL

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems

Job description

Citian is a fast growing, venture-backed SaaS technology company based in Washington, DC. Our software solutions revolutionize how our transportation and infrastructure systems – roads, rail, transit, bicycle, pedestrian – operate.

Our tech solutions

• Reduce traffic fatalities
• Enhance pedestrian accessibility
• Empower system operators to save time & money

You’ll work with some of the brightest minds in the software and transportation industries. Our engineers and data scientists apply the latest in emerging tech, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to build smarter, more advanced tools for our diverse client base. We work with clients across the United States, with global ambitions in the years ahead.

Who You Are

As a DevOps Engineer at Citian, you will be responsible for supporting the development and deployment of cloud-based infrastructure and accompanying documentation. As a self‑starter, you are not afraid to take ownership of projects and can handle the challenges that come with a rapidly evolving startup. You are resourceful, innovative, and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency. Your strong communication and collaboration skills enable you to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.

Expected Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain a DevOps environment to support the automation and deployment of mission‑critical applications.
• Implement infrastructure and automate application development and deployment processes.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient and automated delivery of applications.
• Automate and enhance workflows around build, test, and deployment of applications.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of software/application development experience.
• Experience with DevOps/Site Reliability/Infrastructure Automation (Terraform).
• Knowledge of AWS services and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Experience in CI/CD toolsets (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).
• Experience with Containerization (Docker) and Containerization Orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Understanding of Python/SQL code and ability to retrieve and store data safely through a back end.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of creating and maintaining RESTful APIs, with proficiency in tools such as Postman for testing and debugging these interfaces.
• Experience with cloud services, specifically AWS, and the ability to leverage its features for scalable back‑end solutions is highly desired (S3, Lambda Functions).

Your Citian Advantage

• Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and generous PTO.
• 401(k) company match and monthly commuter transportation benefit.
• On‑site gym and free snacks in the office.
• High‑growth potential and opportunities for advancement within a fast growing, venture‑backed SaaS startup.

Let’s build smarter cities together! Learn more about Citian at www.citian.co.

Citian is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.