GitLab CI/CD DevOps Software Engineer

GIGATEC Engineering; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Healthcare

10% 401k in every paycheck

100% Fully Vested!

Job summary

GIGATEC Engineering is seeking a skilled software engineer to enhance software delivery through the design and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have expertise in GitLab, Python, and automation, and must possess a Top Secret clearance.

This role involves collaborating with teams to automate processes and improve efficiency in software development. Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance is required to apply.
• Experience in deploying and troubleshooting CI/CD processes.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and GitLab Runners.
• Automate builds, tests, and deployments.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve workflows.

Skills

Linux CLI expertise

Bash scripting

Python development

CI/CD pipeline design with GitLab CI

GitLab Runners administration

Reusable CI/CD templates creation

Build and deployment automation

Containerization (Docker)

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Git source control proficiency

Tools

Git

Ansible

Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Job description

Perks and Benefits

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 10% 401k in every paycheck
• 100% Fully Vested!

NOTE – Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as the favorable completion of a polygraph. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa.

What You’ll Be Doing

Drive faster, safer, and more reliable software delivery by designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, GitLab Runners, reusable templates, and automation patterns. This role is ideal for a DevOps-minded software engineer with strong GitLab, Git, Python, Bash, Linux, containers, Ansible, and secure pipeline experience. You will collaborate with development teams to automate builds, tests, deployments, artifact workflows, and environment promotion processes across mission software efforts.

Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and the Linux suite of tools
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python
• Experience designing, creating, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI
• Hands‑on experience administering and troubleshooting GitLab Runners
• Ability to create reusable CI/CD templates, shared libraries, and automation patterns to support team‑wide adoption
• Experience automating build, test, and deployment processes for multiple software development teams
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container registry integration within CI/CD pipelines
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, gathering requirements, and translating them into automated workflows
• Strong understanding of core DevOps practices, including environment promotion workflows, artifact storage and versioning, and securing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks including Ansible
• Proficiency with Git source control, branching strategies, merge request workflows, and repository management

Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Knowledge of configuration management, secrets management, and secure credential handling within CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and supporting SAFe Agile teams with automation