DevSecOps Engineer/Embedded Linux RTOS Software Developer

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a DevSecOps Engineer / Embedded Linux RTOS Software Developer to support mission-critical vehicle systems. The role emphasizes DevSecOps, embedded Linux, CI/CD automation, and long-term software sustainment.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, GitOps automation, and working with Git, Jira, DOORS, and Confluence. Proficiency in C/C++, GDB, and Qt is required, with Yocto/OpenEmbedded build systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 5–7 years of professional experience in DevSecOps and embedded Linux.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of embedded software for vehicle electronic systems.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Implement GitOps principles to automate software deployments.
• Work with source control tools including Git, GitLab, and Bitbucket.
• Utilize development environments such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, and Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Manage requirements using DOORS and track work through Jira and GitLab Issues.
• Support collaboration using Confluence, GitLab Wiki, and related knowledge management tools.
• Debug software using GDB and develop applications utilizing Qt.
• Develop and maintain C/C++ software for long‑term maintainability.
• Create automation scripts using Bash, Python, Go, or similar scripting languages.
• Support Linux device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps, and embedded system programming.
• Maintain build environments including Yocto, Buildroot, OpenEmbedded, and Python‑based build systems.
• Support security technologies such as SELinux, verified boot, and trusted execution environments.
• Troubleshoot hardware and low‑level software integration issues.
• Document infrastructure, automation processes, and development procedures.
• Collaborate with software developers to improve deployment workflows and DevSecOps practices.
• Support Agile software development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

DevSecOps methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

Embedded Linux / RTOS

Problem solving / debugging

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Git

GitLab

Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

DOORS

Eclipse

VS Code

Visual Studio

GDB

Qt

Yocto / Buildroot / OpenEmbedded

Python

Bash

Go

Job description

DevSecOps Engineer / Embedded Linux RTOS Software Developer

Location: Sterling Heights, MI | Employment Type: Contract | Pay Range: Competitive - Based on Experience

Role Overview

Our client seeks a DevSecOps Engineer / Embedded Linux RTOS Software Developer to support the integration of advanced vehicle electronic systems for mission‑critical military vehicle platforms. The role focuses on DevSecOps practices, embedded Linux development, CI/CD automation, and long‑term software support.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of embedded software for advanced vehicle electronic systems.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Implement GitOps principles to automate software deployment processes.
• Work with source control tools including Git, GitLab, and Bitbucket.
• Utilize development environments such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, and Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Manage requirements using DOORS and track work through Jira and GitLab Issues.
• Support collaboration using Confluence, GitLab Wiki, and related knowledge management tools.
• Debug software using GDB and develop applications utilizing Qt.
• Develop and maintain C/C++ software for long‑term maintainability.
• Create automation scripts using Bash, Python, Go, or similar scripting languages.
• Support Linux device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps, and embedded system programming.
• Maintain build environments including Yocto, Buildroot, OpenEmbedded, and Python‑based build systems.
• Support security technologies such as SELinux, verified boot, and trusted execution environments.
• Troubleshoot hardware and low‑level software integration issues.
• Document infrastructure, automation processes, and development procedures.
• Collaborate with software developers to improve deployment workflows and DevSecOps practices.
• Support Agile software development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5‑7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong experience with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, DOORS, and Confluence.
• Experience developing embedded software in C and C++.
• Strong Linux development experience, including embedded Linux and RTOS environments.
• Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or OpenEmbedded build systems.
• Experience writing automation scripts in Bash, Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Ability to troubleshoot low‑level hardware and software issues.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Clearance Requirements

Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship may be required.