Kubernetes Software Engineer • Container & DevOps Lead

Lockheed Martin; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems in Manassas seeks a full‑time Kubernetes Software Developer to package, install, and deploy containerized capabilities to Navy systems. The role combines deep technical leadership with hands‑on development across microservices and Kubernetes clusters.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in containerization (Docker, Podman, K3s), CI/CD, and Bash/Python on Linux, and is eligible for a government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with 8+ years of related experience, or equivalent education/professional experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices and containerized legacy applications on Kubernetes clusters.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong background integrating containerized components within Kubernetes orchestration environments.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, K3s) and related tooling.
• Hands-on experience with packaging and managing Kubernetes applications.
• Experience with Bash and/or Python and Linux
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; this position will require a government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Package, install, and deploy containerized capabilities to Navy systems as a Kubernetes SME.
• Lead and align goals, manage schedules, drive process excellence, and foster a high-performing collaborative environment.
• Support project initiatives and provide hands-on leadership.

Skills

Kubernetes expertise

CI/CD experience

Docker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Docker

Podman

K3s

Python

Bash

Linux

Job description

Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems in Manassas seeks a full‑time Kubernetes Software Developer to package, install, and deploy containerized capabilities to Navy systems. The role combines deep technical leadership with hands‑on development across microservices and Kubernetes clusters.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in containerization (Docker, Podman, K3s), CI/CD, and Bash/Python on Linux, and is eligible for a government security clearance.