IaC DevOps Software Engineer

Gigatec; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Healthcare

10% 401k in every paycheck

100% Fully Vested!

Job summary

Gigatec is seeking a Software Engineer based in Annapolis, Maryland. In this key role, you will support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) DevOps activities, focusing on automation and reliability of software builds. Experience with Linux, Bash/Python scripting, and CI/CD principles is essential.

This position requires a Top Secret clearance and the ability to work in the U.S. Join us in creating robust IaC solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience using Linux CLI and tools for automation.
• Proficiency in Bash and Python for scripting.
• Understanding of CI/CD methodologies and best practices.
• Experience in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Support IaC DevOps activities and improve software builds.
• Develop and maintain complex Infrastructure as Code solutions.
• Focus on automation to enhance reliability of deployments.

Skills

Linux CLI and tools

Bash/Python scripting

Release management best practices

Managing software builds and releases

CI/CD principles and methodologies

Designing CI/CD pipelines

IaC principles and Ansible

Dev/Sec/Ops processes

Containerization technologies (Docker, Containerd)

Git Source Control

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Travis CI

CircleCI

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 (We don't love the bullet points, but we love the work!)

In this key Software Engineer role, you'll get to support IaC DevOps activities and dive deep into developing and maintaining complex and diverse Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions. This position's focus is on automation and efficiency to reduce manual effort and increase the reliability of software builds and deployments.

Required Experience

• Using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
• Using Bash/Python to develop scripts to automate provisioning of HPC systems
• Release management best practices including versioning, automation, risk management, and continuous improvement
• Managing software builds and releases with one or more programming languages
• CI/CD principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Travis CI, or CircleCI
• IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools including Ansible
• Dev/Sec/Ops processes and related FOSS toolchains
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Containerd
• Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills

• Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management and collaboration
• Fluent in sarcasm, kindness, and the occasional office banter