DevOps Software Engineer - Mission-Critical Satellite Systems

Socket.dev; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software in the United States is seeking a DevOps Software Engineer Level 3 to support the development, deployment, and administration of complex mission-critical systems. This role blends software engineering, DevOps, Kubernetes, Linux, and automation for satellite communications.

You will work with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy solutions using C++ or Python, Kubernetes, GPU technologies, and modern DevOps practices while helping ensure systems meet operational and

Qualifications

• Experience in software and DevOps across complex systems.
• Proficient in C++ and/or Python development.
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Kubernetes experience including containerized apps.
• Proficient with CI/CD, Git workflows, and automation.
• Automation with Ansible or similar tooling.
• Excellent customer-facing communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and sustain mission-critical software and infrastructure.
• Build software and automation using C++ and/or Python.
• Design and operate Kubernetes environments.
• Support containerized apps, networking, storage, and security.
• Automate configuration/deployment with Ansible, Bash, Python, and Git workflows.
• Configure and secure Linux environments (RHEL, Rocky).
• Support CI/CD, GitOps, and automated testing.
• Troubleshoot diverse issues in software and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with customers and engineering to gather requirements.
• Support GPU technologies and satellite/RF-related applications.

Skills

Strong Software Engineering / DevOps

C++ and/or Python development

Advanced Linux administration

Kubernetes / containerized apps

DevOps, CI/CD, Git workflows

Ansible automation

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

20 years of relevant Software Engineering experience

24 years substituted for degree option

Tools

Kubernetes

RKE2

Helm

Ansible

Go

YAML

JSON

GIT / CI/CD tools

Job description

Independent Software in the United States is seeking a DevOps Software Engineer Level 3 to support the development, deployment, and administration of complex mission-critical systems. This role blends software engineering, DevOps, Kubernetes, Linux, and automation for satellite communications.

You will work with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy solutions using C++ or Python, Kubernetes, GPU technologies, and modern DevOps practices while helping ensure systems meet operational and